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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.52, 840.84 and 195.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.52, 840.84 and 195.21 is: 292.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.52 : 840.84 = 195.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.52/840.84 = 195.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.52x = 840.84 × 195.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.52x = 164,140.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,140.38/560.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.84

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