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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.76, 560.22 and 190.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.76, 560.22 and 190.89 is: 286.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.76 : 560.22 = 190.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.76/560.22 = 190.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.76x = 560.22 × 190.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.76x = 106,940.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,940.40/373.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.12

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