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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.96, 559.22 and 190.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.96, 559.22 and 190.26 is: 285.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.96 : 559.22 = 190.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.96/559.22 = 190.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.96x = 559.22 × 190.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.96x = 106,396.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,396.25/372.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.28

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