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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.18, 840.16 and 189.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.18, 840.16 and 189.98 is: 284.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.18 : 840.16 = 189.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.18/840.16 = 189.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.18x = 840.16 × 189.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.18x = 159,613.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,613.60/560.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.93

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