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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.29, 840.50 and 194.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.29, 840.50 and 194.98 is: 292.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.29 : 840.50 = 194.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.29/840.50 = 194.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.29x = 840.50 × 194.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.29x = 163,875.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,875.51/560.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.49

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