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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.16, 559.76 and 190.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.16, 559.76 and 190.51 is: 285.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.16 : 559.76 = 190.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.16/559.76 = 190.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.16x = 559.76 × 190.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.16x = 106,639.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,639.88/373.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.78

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