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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.70, 560.55 and 191.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.70, 560.55 and 191.18 is: 286.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.70 : 560.55 = 191.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.70/560.55 = 191.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.70x = 560.55 × 191.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.70x = 107,165.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,165.95/373.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.77

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