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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.63, 559.76 and 188.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.63, 559.76 and 188.32 is: 282.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.63 : 559.76 = 188.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.63/559.76 = 188.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.63x = 559.76 × 188.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.63x = 105,411.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,411.66/373.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.13

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