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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.93, 558.41 and 189.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.93, 558.41 and 189.45 is: 284.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.93 : 558.41 = 189.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.93/558.41 = 189.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.93x = 558.41 × 189.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.93x = 105,790.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,790.77/371.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.44

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