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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.77, 556.79 and 188.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.77, 556.79 and 188.72 is: 282.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.77 : 556.79 = 188.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.77/556.79 = 188.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.77x = 556.79 × 188.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.77x = 105,077.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,077.41/371.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.64

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