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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.28, 558.68 and 189.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.28, 558.68 and 189.80 is: 284.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.28 : 558.68 = 189.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.28/558.68 = 189.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.28x = 558.68 × 189.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.28x = 106,035.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,035.82/372.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.83

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