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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.45, 557.28 and 188.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.45, 557.28 and 188.66 is: 283.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.45 : 557.28 = 188.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.45/557.28 = 188.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.45x = 557.28 × 188.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.45x = 105,137.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,137.84/371.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.05

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