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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.16, 560.72 and 191.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.16, 560.72 and 191.68 is: 287.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.16 : 560.72 = 191.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.16/560.72 = 191.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.16x = 560.72 × 191.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.16x = 107,478.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,478.81/374.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.25

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