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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.50, 560.10 and 188.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.50, 560.10 and 188.40 is: 282.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.50 : 560.10 = 188.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.50/560.10 = 188.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.50x = 560.10 × 188.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.50x = 105,522.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,522.84/373.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.52

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