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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.04, 560.66 and 191.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.04, 560.66 and 191.39 is: 286.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.04 : 560.66 = 191.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.04/560.66 = 191.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.04x = 560.66 × 191.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.04x = 107,300.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,300.96/374.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.87

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