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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.63, 558.93 and 190.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.63, 558.93 and 190.02 is: 285.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.63 : 558.93 = 190.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.63/558.93 = 190.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.63x = 558.93 × 190.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.63x = 106,207.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,207.88/372.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.02

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