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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.54, 558.55 and 189.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.54, 558.55 and 189.58 is: 284.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.54 : 558.55 = 189.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.54/558.55 = 189.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.54x = 558.55 × 189.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.54x = 105,886.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,886.64/372.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.23

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