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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.14, 840.29 and 194.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.14, 840.29 and 194.87 is: 292.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.14 : 840.29 = 194.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.14/840.29 = 194.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.14x = 840.29 × 194.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.14x = 163,748.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,748.44/560.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.34

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