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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.06, 561.43 and 191.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.06, 561.43 and 191.58 is: 287.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.06 : 561.43 = 191.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.06/561.43 = 191.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.06x = 561.43 × 191.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.06x = 107,558.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,558.76/374.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.55

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