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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.18, 560.10 and 190.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.18, 560.10 and 190.70 is: 286.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.18 : 560.10 = 190.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.18/560.10 = 190.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.18x = 560.10 × 190.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.18x = 106,811.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,811.07/373.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.22

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