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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.51, 558.02 and 194.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.51, 558.02 and 194.11 is: 290.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.51 : 558.02 = 194.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.51/558.02 = 194.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.51x = 558.02 × 194.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.51x = 108,316.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,316.35/372.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.77

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