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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.55, 559.71 and 190.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.55, 559.71 and 190.69 is: 285.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.55 : 559.71 = 190.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.55/559.71 = 190.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.55x = 559.71 × 190.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.55x = 106,729.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,729.70/373.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.72

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