Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.28, 840.33 and 194.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 560.28, 840.33 and 194.99 is: 292.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
560.28 : 840.33 = 194.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
560.28/840.33 = 194.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
560.28x = 840.33 × 194.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
560.28x = 163,855.95 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 163,855.95/560.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 292.45
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