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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.55, 561.21 and 191.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.55, 561.21 and 191.69 is: 287.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.55 : 561.21 = 191.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.55/561.21 = 191.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.55x = 561.21 × 191.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.55x = 107,578.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,578.34/374.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.22

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