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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.69, 556.49 and 188.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.69, 556.49 and 188.69 is: 282.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.69 : 556.49 = 188.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.69/556.49 = 188.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.69x = 556.49 × 188.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.69x = 105,001.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,001.79/371.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.50

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