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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.82, 559.57 and 190.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.82, 559.57 and 190.35 is: 285.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.82 : 559.57 = 190.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.82/559.57 = 190.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.82x = 559.57 × 190.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.82x = 106,514.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,514.15/372.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.70

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