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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.14, 560.75 and 191.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.14, 560.75 and 191.43 is: 286.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.14 : 560.75 = 191.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.14/560.75 = 191.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.14x = 560.75 × 191.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.14x = 107,344.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,344.37/374.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.91

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