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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.57, 559.87 and 191.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.57, 559.87 and 191.03 is: 286.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.57 : 559.87 = 191.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.57/559.87 = 191.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.57x = 559.87 × 191.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.57x = 106,948.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,948.69/373.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.29

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