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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.31, 840.47 and 195.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.31, 840.47 and 195.02 is: 292.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.31 : 840.47 = 195.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.31/840.47 = 195.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.31x = 840.47 × 195.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.31x = 163,904.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,904.74/560.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.52

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