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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.37, 840.88 and 195.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.37, 840.88 and 195.24 is: 292.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.37 : 840.88 = 195.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.37/840.88 = 195.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.37x = 840.88 × 195.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.37x = 164,169.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,169.71/560.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.97

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