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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.60, 558.45 and 190.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.60, 558.45 and 190.04 is: 284.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.60 : 558.45 = 190.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.60/558.45 = 190.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.60x = 558.45 × 190.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.60x = 106,125.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,125.05/372.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.82

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