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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.45, 560.22 and 190.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.45, 560.22 and 190.78 is: 286.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.45 : 560.22 = 190.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.45/560.22 = 190.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.45x = 560.22 × 190.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.45x = 106,878.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,878.77/373.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.19

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