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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.58, 558.85 and 189.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.58, 558.85 and 189.92 is: 284.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.58 : 558.85 = 189.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.58/558.85 = 189.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.58x = 558.85 × 189.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.58x = 106,136.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,136.79/372.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.87

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