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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.38, 558.69 and 189.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.38, 558.69 and 189.63 is: 284.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.38 : 558.69 = 189.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.38/558.69 = 189.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.38x = 558.69 × 189.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.38x = 105,944.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,944.38/372.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.51

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