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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.97, 561.23 and 191.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.97, 561.23 and 191.34 is: 287.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.97 : 561.23 = 191.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.97/561.23 = 191.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.97x = 561.23 × 191.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.97x = 107,386.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,386.23/373.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.15

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