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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.53, 840.66 and 190.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.53, 840.66 and 190.31 is: 285.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.53 : 840.66 = 190.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.53/840.66 = 190.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.53x = 840.66 × 190.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.53x = 159,982.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,982.16/560.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.41

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