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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.04, 839.79 and 194.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.04, 839.79 and 194.78 is: 292.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.04 : 839.79 = 194.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.04/839.79 = 194.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.04x = 839.79 × 194.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.04x = 163,571.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,571.71/560.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.07

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