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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.09, 840.22 and 194.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.09, 840.22 and 194.78 is: 292.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.09 : 840.22 = 194.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.09/840.22 = 194.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.09x = 840.22 × 194.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.09x = 163,653.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,653.85/560.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.19

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