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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.08, 840.23 and 194.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.08, 840.23 and 194.88 is: 292.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.08 : 840.23 = 194.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.08/840.23 = 194.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.08x = 840.23 × 194.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.08x = 163,744.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,744.02/560.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.36

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