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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.38, 559.58 and 190.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.38, 559.58 and 190.92 is: 286.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.38 : 559.58 = 190.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.38/559.58 = 190.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.38x = 559.58 × 190.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.38x = 106,835.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,835.01/373.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.13

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