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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.92, 559.40 and 190.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.92, 559.40 and 190.20 is: 285.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.92 : 559.40 = 190.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.92/559.40 = 190.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.92x = 559.40 × 190.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.92x = 106,397.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,397.88/372.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.31

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