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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.28, 560.99 and 191.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.28, 560.99 and 191.28 is: 286.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.28 : 560.99 = 191.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.28/560.99 = 191.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.28x = 560.99 × 191.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.28x = 107,308.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,308.75/374.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.71

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