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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.31, 559.77 and 188.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.31, 559.77 and 188.03 is: 281.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.31 : 559.77 = 188.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.31/559.77 = 188.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.31x = 559.77 × 188.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.31x = 105,250.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,250.75/373.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.94

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