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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.64, 560.10 and 191.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.64, 560.10 and 191.12 is: 286.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.64 : 560.10 = 191.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.64/560.10 = 191.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.64x = 560.10 × 191.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.64x = 107,046.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,046.31/373.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.50

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