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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.53, 560.49 and 190.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.53, 560.49 and 190.92 is: 286.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.53 : 560.49 = 190.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.53/560.49 = 190.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.53x = 560.49 × 190.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.53x = 107,008.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,008.75/373.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.48

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