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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.43, 560.06 and 190.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.43, 560.06 and 190.67 is: 285.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.43 : 560.06 = 190.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.43/560.06 = 190.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.43x = 560.06 × 190.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.43x = 106,787.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,787.82/373.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.97

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