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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372, 558.12 and 189.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372, 558.12 and 189.42 is: 284.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372 : 558.12 = 189.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372/558.12 = 189.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372x = 558.12 × 189.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372x = 105,719.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,719.09/372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.19

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