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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.71, 560.28 and 190.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.71, 560.28 and 190.98 is: 286.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.71 : 560.28 = 190.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.71/560.28 = 190.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.71x = 560.28 × 190.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.71x = 107,002.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,002.27/373.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.32

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