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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.03, 559.24 and 190.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.03, 559.24 and 190.49 is: 285.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.03 : 559.24 = 190.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.03/559.24 = 190.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.03x = 559.24 × 190.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.03x = 106,526.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,526.36/373.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.57

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