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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.32, 840.26 and 190.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.32, 840.26 and 190.06 is: 285.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.32 : 840.26 = 190.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.32/840.26 = 190.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.32x = 840.26 × 190.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.32x = 159,699.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,699.82/560.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.02

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