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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.92, 560.94 and 191.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.92, 560.94 and 191.24 is: 286.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.92 : 560.94 = 191.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.92/560.94 = 191.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.92x = 560.94 × 191.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.92x = 107,274.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,274.17/373.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.89

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