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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.31, 559.94 and 190.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.31, 559.94 and 190.57 is: 285.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.31 : 559.94 = 190.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.31/559.94 = 190.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.31x = 559.94 × 190.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.31x = 106,704.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,704.01/373.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.83

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