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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.79, 557.75 and 189.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.79, 557.75 and 189.13 is: 283.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.79 : 557.75 = 189.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.79/557.75 = 189.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.79x = 557.75 × 189.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.79x = 105,487.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,487.26/371.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.73

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