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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.46, 840.67 and 195.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.46, 840.67 and 195.33 is: 292.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.46 : 840.67 = 195.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.46/840.67 = 195.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.46x = 840.67 × 195.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.46x = 164,211.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,211.83/560.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.99

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