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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.60, 561.92 and 191.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.60, 561.92 and 191.94 is: 287.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.60 : 561.92 = 191.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.60/561.92 = 191.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.60x = 561.92 × 191.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.60x = 107,853.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,853.97/374.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.92

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