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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.65, 558.61 and 190.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.65, 558.61 and 190.31 is: 285.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.65 : 558.61 = 190.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.65/558.61 = 190.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.65x = 558.61 × 190.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.65x = 106,305.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,305.80/372.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.27

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