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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.30, 557.96 and 189.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.30, 557.96 and 189.51 is: 284.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.30 : 557.96 = 189.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.30/557.96 = 189.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.30x = 557.96 × 189.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.30x = 105,738.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,738.05/372.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.01

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