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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.50, 558.87 and 189.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.50, 558.87 and 189.74 is: 284.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.50 : 558.87 = 189.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.50/558.87 = 189.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.50x = 558.87 × 189.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.50x = 106,039.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,039.99/372.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.67

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