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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.80, 556.71 and 189.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.80, 556.71 and 189.24 is: 283.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.80 : 556.71 = 189.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.80/556.71 = 189.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.80x = 556.71 × 189.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.80x = 105,351.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,351.80/371.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.36

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