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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.50, 557.38 and 189.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.50, 557.38 and 189.06 is: 283.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.50 : 557.38 = 189.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.50/557.38 = 189.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.50x = 557.38 × 189.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.50x = 105,378.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,378.26/371.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.66

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