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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.02, 559.88 and 190.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.02, 559.88 and 190.55 is: 285.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.02 : 559.88 = 190.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.02/559.88 = 190.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.02x = 559.88 × 190.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.02x = 106,681.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,681.38/373.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.99

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