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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.04, 560.80 and 191.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.04, 560.80 and 191.08 is: 286.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.04 : 560.80 = 191.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.04/560.80 = 191.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.04x = 560.80 × 191.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.04x = 107,153.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,153.90/374.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.48

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