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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.32, 555.93 and 188.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.32, 555.93 and 188.33 is: 281.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.32 : 555.93 = 188.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.32/555.93 = 188.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.32x = 555.93 × 188.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.32x = 104,695.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,695.52/371.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.96

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