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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.06, 560.05 and 191.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.06, 560.05 and 191.06 is: 286.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.06 : 560.05 = 191.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.06/560.05 = 191.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.06x = 560.05 × 191.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.06x = 107,003.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,003.15/374.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.06

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