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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.92, 558.77 and 190.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.92, 558.77 and 190.07 is: 284.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.92 : 558.77 = 190.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.92/558.77 = 190.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.92x = 558.77 × 190.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.92x = 106,202.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,202.62/372.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.79

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