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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.08, 559.60 and 190.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.08, 559.60 and 190.60 is: 285.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.08 : 559.60 = 190.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.08/559.60 = 190.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.08x = 559.60 × 190.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.08x = 106,659.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,659.76/373.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.89

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