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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.07, 560.59 and 191.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.07, 560.59 and 191.08 is: 286.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.07 : 560.59 = 191.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.07/560.59 = 191.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.07x = 560.59 × 191.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.07x = 107,118.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,118.30/374.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.36

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