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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.91, 560.46 and 191.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.91, 560.46 and 191.19 is: 286.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.91 : 560.46 = 191.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.91/560.46 = 191.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.91x = 560.46 × 191.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.91x = 107,154.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,154.35/373.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.58

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