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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.70, 558.60 and 189.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.70, 558.60 and 189.82 is: 284.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.70 : 558.60 = 189.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.70/558.60 = 189.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.70x = 558.60 × 189.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.70x = 106,033.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,033.45/372.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.50

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