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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.64, 556.98 and 188.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.64, 556.98 and 188.58 is: 282.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.64 : 556.98 = 188.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.64/556.98 = 188.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.64x = 556.98 × 188.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.64x = 105,035.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,035.29/371.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.63

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