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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.78, 560.53 and 191.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.78, 560.53 and 191.34 is: 286.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.78 : 560.53 = 191.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.78/560.53 = 191.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.78x = 560.53 × 191.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.78x = 107,251.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,251.81/373.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.94

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