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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.48, 560.46 and 191.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.48, 560.46 and 191.08 is: 286.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.48 : 560.46 = 191.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.48/560.46 = 191.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.48x = 560.46 × 191.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.48x = 107,092.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,092.70/373.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.74

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