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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.24, 840.50 and 195.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.24, 840.50 and 195.03 is: 292.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.24 : 840.50 = 195.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.24/840.50 = 195.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.24x = 840.50 × 195.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.24x = 163,921.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,921.74/560.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.59

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