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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.82, 559.71 and 191.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.82, 559.71 and 191.16 is: 286.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.82 : 559.71 = 191.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.82/559.71 = 191.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.82x = 559.71 × 191.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.82x = 106,994.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,994.16/373.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.22

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