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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.80, 557.18 and 188.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.80, 557.18 and 188.74 is: 282.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.80 : 557.18 = 188.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.80/557.18 = 188.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.80x = 557.18 × 188.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.80x = 105,158.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,158.42/371.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.84

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