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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.82, 561.88 and 191.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.82, 561.88 and 191.81 is: 287.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.82 : 561.88 = 191.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.82/561.88 = 191.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.82x = 561.88 × 191.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.82x = 107,773.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,773.24/374.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.53

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