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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.32, 554.74 and 191.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.32, 554.74 and 191.92 is: 287.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.32 : 554.74 = 191.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.32/554.74 = 191.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.32x = 554.74 × 191.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.32x = 106,465.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,465.94/370.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.50

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