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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.96, 558.29 and 189.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.96, 558.29 and 189.48 is: 284.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.96 : 558.29 = 189.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.96/558.29 = 189.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.96x = 558.29 × 189.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.96x = 105,783.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,783.84/371.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.40

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