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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.59, 560.28 and 191.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.59, 560.28 and 191.07 is: 286.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.59 : 560.28 = 191.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.59/560.28 = 191.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.59x = 560.28 × 191.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.59x = 107,052.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,052.70/373.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.55

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