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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.06, 558.55 and 190.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.06, 558.55 and 190.06 is: 284.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.06 : 558.55 = 190.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.06/558.55 = 190.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.06x = 558.55 × 190.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.06x = 106,158.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,158.01/373.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.56

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