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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.94, 558.90 and 187.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.94, 558.90 and 187.92 is: 281.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.94 : 558.90 = 187.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.94/558.90 = 187.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.94x = 558.90 × 187.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.94x = 105,028.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,028.49/372.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.62

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