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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.71, 561.78 and 191.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.71, 561.78 and 191.98 is: 287.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.71 : 561.78 = 191.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.71/561.78 = 191.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.71x = 561.78 × 191.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.71x = 107,850.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,850.52/374.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.82

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