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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.51, 558.17 and 189.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.51, 558.17 and 189.65 is: 284.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.51 : 558.17 = 189.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.51/558.17 = 189.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.51x = 558.17 × 189.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.51x = 105,856.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,856.94/372.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.17

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