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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.66, 560.57 and 188.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.66, 560.57 and 188.66 is: 283.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.66 : 560.57 = 188.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.66/560.57 = 188.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.66x = 560.57 × 188.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.66x = 105,757.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,757.59/373.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.03

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