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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.86, 559.08 and 190.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.86, 559.08 and 190.42 is: 285.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.86 : 559.08 = 190.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.86/559.08 = 190.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.86x = 559.08 × 190.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.86x = 106,460.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,460.01/372.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.52

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