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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.69, 559.49 and 190.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.69, 559.49 and 190.69 is: 285.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.69 : 559.49 = 190.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.69/559.49 = 190.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.69x = 559.49 × 190.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.69x = 106,689.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,689.15/373.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.50

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