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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.52, 559.87 and 190.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.52, 559.87 and 190.73 is: 285.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.52 : 559.87 = 190.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.52/559.87 = 190.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.52x = 559.87 × 190.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.52x = 106,784.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,784.01/373.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.89

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