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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.89, 559.64 and 190.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.89, 559.64 and 190.34 is: 285.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.89 : 559.64 = 190.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.89/559.64 = 190.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.89x = 559.64 × 190.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.89x = 106,521.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,521.88/372.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.67

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