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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.81, 559.23 and 190.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.81, 559.23 and 190.06 is: 285.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.81 : 559.23 = 190.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.81/559.23 = 190.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.81x = 559.23 × 190.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.81x = 106,287.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,287.25/372.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.10

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