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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.33, 561.23 and 191.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.33, 561.23 and 191.59 is: 287.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.33 : 561.23 = 191.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.33/561.23 = 191.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.33x = 561.23 × 191.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.33x = 107,522.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,522.29/374.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.24

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