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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.80, 560.24 and 191.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.80, 560.24 and 191.09 is: 286.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.80 : 560.24 = 191.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.80/560.24 = 191.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.80x = 560.24 × 191.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.80x = 107,056.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,056.26/373.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.40

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