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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.30, 561.80 and 191.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.30, 561.80 and 191.83 is: 287.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.30 : 561.80 = 191.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.30/561.80 = 191.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.30x = 561.80 × 191.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.30x = 107,769.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,769.17/374.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.92

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