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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.63, 558.45 and 190.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.63, 558.45 and 190.16 is: 284.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.63 : 558.45 = 190.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.63/558.45 = 190.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.63x = 558.45 × 190.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.63x = 106,194.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,194.85/372.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.99

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