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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.73, 559.43 and 190.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.73, 559.43 and 190.25 is: 285.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.73 : 559.43 = 190.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.73/559.43 = 190.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.73x = 559.43 × 190.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.73x = 106,431.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,431.56/372.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.55

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