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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.45, 840.15 and 194.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.45, 840.15 and 194.99 is: 292.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.45 : 840.15 = 194.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.45/840.15 = 194.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.45x = 840.15 × 194.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.45x = 163,820.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,820.85/560.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.30

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