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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.16, 560.43 and 190.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.16, 560.43 and 190.91 is: 286.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.16 : 560.43 = 190.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.16/560.43 = 190.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.16x = 560.43 × 190.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.16x = 106,988.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,988.89/373.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.71

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