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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.48, 556.99 and 188.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.48, 556.99 and 188.63 is: 282.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.48 : 556.99 = 188.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.48/556.99 = 188.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.48x = 556.99 × 188.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.48x = 105,061.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,061.77/371.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.82

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