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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.39, 556.85 and 188.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.39, 556.85 and 188.91 is: 283.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.39 : 556.85 = 188.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.39/556.85 = 188.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.39x = 556.85 × 188.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.39x = 105,190.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,190.80/371.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.24

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