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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.88, 557.10 and 183.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.88, 557.10 and 183.99 is: 275.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.88 : 557.10 = 183.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.88/557.10 = 183.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.88x = 557.10 × 183.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.88x = 102,500.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,500.83/371.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.63

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