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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.14, 559.25 and 190.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.14, 559.25 and 190.43 is: 285.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.14 : 559.25 = 190.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.14/559.25 = 190.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.14x = 559.25 × 190.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.14x = 106,501.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,501.26/373.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.42

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