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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.26, 557.58 and 189.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.26, 557.58 and 189.34 is: 283.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.26 : 557.58 = 189.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.26/557.58 = 189.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.26x = 557.58 × 189.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.26x = 105,572.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,572.20/372.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.60

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