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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.90, 558.63 and 190.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.90, 558.63 and 190.02 is: 284.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.90 : 558.63 = 190.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.90/558.63 = 190.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.90x = 558.63 × 190.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.90x = 106,150.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,150.87/372.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.66

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