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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.34, 559.71 and 190.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.34, 559.71 and 190.61 is: 285.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.34 : 559.71 = 190.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.34/559.71 = 190.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.34x = 559.71 × 190.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.34x = 106,683.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,683.52/373.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.76

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