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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.17, 558.56 and 189.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.17, 558.56 and 189.62 is: 284.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.17 : 558.56 = 189.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.17/558.56 = 189.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.17x = 558.56 × 189.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.17x = 105,913.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,913.92/372.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.58

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