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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.70, 559.50 and 190.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.70, 559.50 and 190.20 is: 284.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.70 : 559.50 = 190.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.70/559.50 = 190.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.70x = 559.50 × 190.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.70x = 106,416.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,416.90/373.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.77

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