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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.08, 557.84 and 189.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.08, 557.84 and 189.35 is: 283.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.08 : 557.84 = 189.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.08/557.84 = 189.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.08x = 557.84 × 189.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.08x = 105,627.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,627.00/372.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.88

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