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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.16, 840.21 and 194.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.16, 840.21 and 194.91 is: 292.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.16 : 840.21 = 194.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.16/840.21 = 194.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.16x = 840.21 × 194.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.16x = 163,765.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,765.33/560.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.35

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