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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.01, 840.40 and 194.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.01, 840.40 and 194.80 is: 292.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.01 : 840.40 = 194.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.01/840.40 = 194.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.01x = 840.40 × 194.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.01x = 163,707.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,707.33/560.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.33

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