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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.23, 558.60 and 189.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.23, 558.60 and 189.44 is: 284.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.23 : 558.60 = 189.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.23/558.60 = 189.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.23x = 558.60 × 189.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.23x = 105,818.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,818.39/372.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.29

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