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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.32, 561.72 and 191.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.32, 561.72 and 191.50 is: 287.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.32 : 561.72 = 191.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.32/561.72 = 191.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.32x = 561.72 × 191.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.32x = 107,569.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,569.38/374.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.37

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