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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.17, 840.09 and 194.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.17, 840.09 and 194.89 is: 292.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.17 : 840.09 = 194.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.17/840.09 = 194.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.17x = 840.09 × 194.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.17x = 163,725.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,725.14/560.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.28

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