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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.92, 558 and 189.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.92, 558 and 189.28 is: 283.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.92 : 558 = 189.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.92/558 = 189.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.92x = 558 × 189.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.92x = 105,618.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,618.24/371.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.98

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