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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.35, 560.90 and 189.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.35, 560.90 and 189.01 is: 283.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.35 : 560.90 = 189.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.35/560.90 = 189.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.35x = 560.90 × 189.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.35x = 106,011.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,011.96/374.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.19

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