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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.06, 559.57 and 190.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.06, 559.57 and 190.32 is: 285.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.06 : 559.57 = 190.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.06/559.57 = 190.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.06x = 559.57 × 190.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.06x = 106,497.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,497.36/373.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.47

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