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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.96, 560.74 and 191.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.96, 560.74 and 191.28 is: 286.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.96 : 560.74 = 191.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.96/560.74 = 191.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.96x = 560.74 × 191.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.96x = 107,258.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,258.35/373.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.82

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