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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.33, 840.38 and 190.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.33, 840.38 and 190.09 is: 285.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.33 : 840.38 = 190.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.33/840.38 = 190.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.33x = 840.38 × 190.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.33x = 159,747.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,747.83/560.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.10

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