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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.03, 839.93 and 189.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.03, 839.93 and 189.83 is: 284.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.03 : 839.93 = 189.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.03/839.93 = 189.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.03x = 839.93 × 189.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.03x = 159,446.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,446.49/560.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.71

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