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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.68, 557.55 and 188.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.68, 557.55 and 188.95 is: 283.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.68 : 557.55 = 188.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.68/557.55 = 188.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.68x = 557.55 × 188.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.68x = 105,349.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,349.07/371.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.44

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