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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.73, 560.72 and 191.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.73, 560.72 and 191.07 is: 286.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.73 : 560.72 = 191.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.73/560.72 = 191.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.73x = 560.72 × 191.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.73x = 107,137.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,137.69/373.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.67

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