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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.44, 560.40 and 191.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.44, 560.40 and 191.04 is: 286.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.44 : 560.40 = 191.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.44/560.40 = 191.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.44x = 560.40 × 191.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.44x = 107,058.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,058.82/373.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.68

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