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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.72, 559.88 and 190.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.72, 559.88 and 190.92 is: 286.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.72 : 559.88 = 190.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.72/559.88 = 190.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.72x = 559.88 × 190.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.72x = 106,892.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,892.29/373.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.02

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