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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.10, 839.58 and 194.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.10, 839.58 and 194.79 is: 291.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.10 : 839.58 = 194.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.10/839.58 = 194.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.10x = 839.58 × 194.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.10x = 163,541.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,541.79/560.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.99

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