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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.29, 840.17 and 195.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.29, 840.17 and 195.03 is: 292.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.29 : 840.17 = 195.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.29/840.17 = 195.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.29x = 840.17 × 195.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.29x = 163,853.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,853.18/560.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.45

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