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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.37, 557.28 and 188.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.37, 557.28 and 188.76 is: 283.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.37 : 557.28 = 188.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.37/557.28 = 188.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.37x = 557.28 × 188.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.37x = 105,192.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,192.17/371.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.25

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