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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.65, 559.76 and 190.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.65, 559.76 and 190.77 is: 285.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.65 : 559.76 = 190.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.65/559.76 = 190.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.65x = 559.76 × 190.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.65x = 106,784.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,784.46/373.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.79

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