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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.71, 556.89 and 188.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.71, 556.89 and 188.92 is: 283.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.71 : 556.89 = 188.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.71/556.89 = 188.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.71x = 556.89 × 188.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.71x = 105,207.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,207.66/371.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.04

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