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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.08, 560.32 and 191.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.08, 560.32 and 191.04 is: 286.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.08 : 560.32 = 191.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.08/560.32 = 191.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.08x = 560.32 × 191.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.08x = 107,043.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,043.53/374.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.15

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