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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.65, 560.57 and 191.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.65, 560.57 and 191.04 is: 286.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.65 : 560.57 = 191.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.65/560.57 = 191.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.65x = 560.57 × 191.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.65x = 107,091.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,091.29/373.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.61

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