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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.92, 560.27 and 191.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.92, 560.27 and 191.07 is: 286.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.92 : 560.27 = 191.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.92/560.27 = 191.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.92x = 560.27 × 191.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.92x = 107,050.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,050.79/373.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.29

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