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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.42, 559.52 and 190.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.42, 559.52 and 190.56 is: 285.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.42 : 559.52 = 190.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.42/559.52 = 190.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.42x = 559.52 × 190.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.42x = 106,622.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,622.13/373.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.53

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