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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.18, 558.61 and 189.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.18, 558.61 and 189.68 is: 284.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.18 : 558.61 = 189.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.18/558.61 = 189.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.18x = 558.61 × 189.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.18x = 105,957.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,957.02/372.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.69

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