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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.64, 561.50 and 191.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.64, 561.50 and 191.93 is: 287.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.64 : 561.50 = 191.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.64/561.50 = 191.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.64x = 561.50 × 191.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.64x = 107,770.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,770.58/374.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.66

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