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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.40, 561.96 and 191.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.40, 561.96 and 191.93 is: 288.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.40 : 561.96 = 191.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.40/561.96 = 191.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.40x = 561.96 × 191.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.40x = 107,854.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,854.17/374.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.07

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