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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.56, 560.80 and 191.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.56, 560.80 and 191.56 is: 286.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.56 : 560.80 = 191.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.56/560.80 = 191.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.56x = 560.80 × 191.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.56x = 107,426.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,426.85/374.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.81

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