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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.22, 839.78 and 194.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.22, 839.78 and 194.75 is: 291.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.22 : 839.78 = 194.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.22/839.78 = 194.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.22x = 839.78 × 194.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.22x = 163,547.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,547.16/560.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.93

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