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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.28, 559.58 and 190.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.28, 559.58 and 190.58 is: 285.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.28 : 559.58 = 190.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.28/559.58 = 190.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.28x = 559.58 × 190.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.28x = 106,641.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,641.01/373.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.69

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