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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.64, 557.31 and 188.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.64, 557.31 and 188.97 is: 283.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.64 : 557.31 = 188.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.64/557.31 = 188.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.64x = 557.31 × 188.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.64x = 105,314.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,314.87/371.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.38

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