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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.02, 558.66 and 189.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.02, 558.66 and 189.96 is: 284.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.02 : 558.66 = 189.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.02/558.66 = 189.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.02x = 558.66 × 189.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.02x = 106,123.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,123.05/373.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.50

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