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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.23, 558.80 and 189.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.23, 558.80 and 189.72 is: 284.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.23 : 558.80 = 189.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.23/558.80 = 189.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.23x = 558.80 × 189.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.23x = 106,015.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,015.54/373.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.05

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