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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.26, 559.54 and 190.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.26, 559.54 and 190.25 is: 285.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.26 : 559.54 = 190.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.26/559.54 = 190.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.26x = 559.54 × 190.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.26x = 106,452.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,452.02/373.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.20

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