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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.30, 559.49 and 190.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.30, 559.49 and 190.59 is: 285.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.30 : 559.49 = 190.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.30/559.49 = 190.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.30x = 559.49 × 190.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.30x = 106,633.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,633.20/373.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.65

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