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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.88, 557.62 and 189.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.88, 557.62 and 189.20 is: 283.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.88 : 557.62 = 189.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.88/557.62 = 189.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.88x = 557.62 × 189.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.88x = 105,501.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,501.70/371.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.70

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