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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.02, 557.16 and 188.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.02, 557.16 and 188.97 is: 283.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.02 : 557.16 = 188.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.02/557.16 = 188.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.02x = 557.16 × 188.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.02x = 105,286.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,286.53/372.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.01

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