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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.33, 561.11 and 188.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.33, 561.11 and 188.66 is: 282.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.33 : 561.11 = 188.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.33/561.11 = 188.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.33x = 561.11 × 188.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.33x = 105,859.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,859.01/374.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.80

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