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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.24, 557.85 and 189.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.24, 557.85 and 189.18 is: 283.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.24 : 557.85 = 189.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.24/557.85 = 189.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.24x = 557.85 × 189.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.24x = 105,534.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,534.06/372.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.51

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