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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.93, 560.82 and 191.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.93, 560.82 and 191.17 is: 286.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.93 : 560.82 = 191.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.93/560.82 = 191.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.93x = 560.82 × 191.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.93x = 107,211.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,211.00/373.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.72

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