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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.70, 559.05 and 190.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.70, 559.05 and 190.18 is: 285.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.70 : 559.05 = 190.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.70/559.05 = 190.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.70x = 559.05 × 190.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.70x = 106,320.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,320.13/372.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.27

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