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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.50, 559.08 and 190.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.50, 559.08 and 190.00 is: 285.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.50 : 559.08 = 190.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.50/559.08 = 190.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.50x = 559.08 × 190.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.50x = 106,221.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,221.45/372.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.16

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