Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372, 558 and 189.36
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 372, 558 and 189.36 is: 284.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
372 : 558 = 189.36 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
372/558 = 189.36/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
372x = 558 × 189.36 - Step 4: Simplify right side
372x = 105,662.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 105,662.88/372 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 284.04
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