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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.40, 841.01 and 195.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.40, 841.01 and 195.50 is: 293.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.40 : 841.01 = 195.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.40/841.01 = 195.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.40x = 841.01 × 195.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.40x = 164,417.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,417.46/560.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.39

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