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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.52, 556.42 and 188.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.52, 556.42 and 188.46 is: 282.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.52 : 556.42 = 188.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.52/556.42 = 188.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.52x = 556.42 × 188.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.52x = 104,862.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,862.91/371.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.25

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