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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.47, 557.43 and 188.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.47, 557.43 and 188.99 is: 283.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.47 : 557.43 = 188.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.47/557.43 = 188.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.47x = 557.43 × 188.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.47x = 105,350.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,350.09/371.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.61

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