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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.02, 561.37 and 191.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.02, 561.37 and 191.54 is: 287.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.02 : 561.37 = 191.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.02/561.37 = 191.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.02x = 561.37 × 191.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.02x = 107,524.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,524.81/374.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.48

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