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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.37, 840.63 and 195.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.37, 840.63 and 195.11 is: 292.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.37 : 840.63 = 195.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.37/840.63 = 195.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.37x = 840.63 × 195.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.37x = 164,013.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,013.90/560.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.69

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