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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.54, 560.05 and 190.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.54, 560.05 and 190.58 is: 285.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.54 : 560.05 = 190.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.54/560.05 = 190.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.54x = 560.05 × 190.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.54x = 106,730.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,730.58/373.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.73

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