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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.14, 560.85 and 191.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.14, 560.85 and 191.62 is: 287.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.14 : 560.85 = 191.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.14/560.85 = 191.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.14x = 560.85 × 191.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.14x = 107,470.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,470.08/374.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.25

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