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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.11, 840.33 and 189.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.11, 840.33 and 189.94 is: 284.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.11 : 840.33 = 189.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.11/840.33 = 189.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.11x = 840.33 × 189.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.11x = 159,612.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,612.28/560.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.97

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