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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.02, 840.07 and 189.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.02, 840.07 and 189.81 is: 284.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.02 : 840.07 = 189.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.02/840.07 = 189.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.02x = 840.07 × 189.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.02x = 159,453.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,453.69/560.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.73

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