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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.62, 557.94 and 189.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.62, 557.94 and 189.56 is: 283.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.62 : 557.94 = 189.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.62/557.94 = 189.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.62x = 557.94 × 189.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.62x = 105,763.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,763.11/372.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.84

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