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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.27, 559.49 and 190.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.27, 559.49 and 190.29 is: 285.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.27 : 559.49 = 190.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.27/559.49 = 190.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.27x = 559.49 × 190.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.27x = 106,465.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,465.35/373.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.22

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