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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.37, 557.04 and 188.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.37, 557.04 and 188.91 is: 283.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.37 : 557.04 = 188.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.37/557.04 = 188.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.37x = 557.04 × 188.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.37x = 105,230.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,230.43/371.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.36

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