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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.03, 558.66 and 190.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.03, 558.66 and 190.18 is: 284.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.03 : 558.66 = 190.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.03/558.66 = 190.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.03x = 558.66 × 190.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.03x = 106,245.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,245.96/373.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.82

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