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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.15, 560.09 and 190.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.15, 560.09 and 190.68 is: 286.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.15 : 560.09 = 190.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.15/560.09 = 190.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.15x = 560.09 × 190.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.15x = 106,794.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,794.21/373.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.20

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