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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.38, 559.80 and 190.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.38, 559.80 and 190.62 is: 285.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.38 : 559.80 = 190.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.38/559.80 = 190.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.38x = 559.80 × 190.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.38x = 106,709.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,709.08/373.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.79

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