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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.42, 560.00 and 188.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.42, 560.00 and 188.27 is: 282.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.42 : 560.00 = 188.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.42/560.00 = 188.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.42x = 560.00 × 188.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.42x = 105,430.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,430.26/373.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.34

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