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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.05, 559.49 and 190.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.05, 559.49 and 190.53 is: 285.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.05 : 559.49 = 190.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.05/559.49 = 190.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.05x = 559.49 × 190.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.05x = 106,598.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,598.68/373.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.75

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