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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.01, 558.92 and 190.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.01, 558.92 and 190.16 is: 284.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.01 : 558.92 = 190.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.01/558.92 = 190.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.01x = 558.92 × 190.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.01x = 106,280.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,280.48/373.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.93

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