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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.17, 559.17 and 190.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.17, 559.17 and 190.74 is: 285.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.17 : 559.17 = 190.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.17/559.17 = 190.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.17x = 559.17 × 190.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.17x = 106,656.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,656.09/373.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.81

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