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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.19, 560.12 and 190.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.19, 560.12 and 190.69 is: 286.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.19 : 560.12 = 190.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.19/560.12 = 190.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.19x = 560.12 × 190.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.19x = 106,806.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,806.93/373.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.20

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