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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.45, 840.11 and 195.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.45, 840.11 and 195.01 is: 292.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.45 : 840.11 = 195.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.45/840.11 = 195.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.45x = 840.11 × 195.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.45x = 163,826.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,826.78/560.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.31

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