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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.20, 560 and 190.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.20, 560 and 190.14 is: 285.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.20 : 560 = 190.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.20/560 = 190.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.20x = 560 × 190.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.20x = 106,478.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,478.40/373.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.31

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