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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.52, 559.88 and 190.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.52, 559.88 and 190.74 is: 285.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.52 : 559.88 = 190.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.52/559.88 = 190.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.52x = 559.88 × 190.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.52x = 106,791.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,791.51/373.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.91

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