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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.43, 559.34 and 189.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.43, 559.34 and 189.95 is: 285.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.43 : 559.34 = 189.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.43/559.34 = 189.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.43x = 559.34 × 189.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.43x = 106,243.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,243.60/372.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.27

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