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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.26, 559.47 and 190.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.26, 559.47 and 190.39 is: 285.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.26 : 559.47 = 190.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.26/559.47 = 190.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.26x = 559.47 × 190.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.26x = 106,517.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,517.49/373.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.37

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