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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.86, 560.54 and 191.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.86, 560.54 and 191.11 is: 286.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.86 : 560.54 = 191.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.86/560.54 = 191.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.86x = 560.54 × 191.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.86x = 107,123.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,123.40/373.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.53

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