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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.70, 560.82 and 191.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.70, 560.82 and 191.24 is: 287.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.70 : 560.82 = 191.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.70/560.82 = 191.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.70x = 560.82 × 191.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.70x = 107,251.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,251.22/373.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.00

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