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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.26, 560.96 and 191.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.26, 560.96 and 191.40 is: 286.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.26 : 560.96 = 191.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.26/560.96 = 191.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.26x = 560.96 × 191.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.26x = 107,367.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,367.74/374.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.88

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