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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.19, 558.74 and 190.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.19, 558.74 and 190.19 is: 284.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.19 : 558.74 = 190.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.19/558.74 = 190.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.19x = 558.74 × 190.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.19x = 106,266.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,266.76/373.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.75

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