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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.77, 557.30 and 189.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.77, 557.30 and 189.43 is: 283.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.77 : 557.30 = 189.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.77/557.30 = 189.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.77x = 557.30 × 189.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.77x = 105,568.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,568.39/371.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.96

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