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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.88, 557.84 and 115.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.88, 557.84 and 115.38 is: 173.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.88 : 557.84 = 115.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.88/557.84 = 115.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.88x = 557.84 × 115.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.88x = 64,363.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,363.58/371.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.08

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