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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.54, 840.82 and 195.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.54, 840.82 and 195.46 is: 293.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.54 : 840.82 = 195.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.54/840.82 = 195.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.54x = 840.82 × 195.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.54x = 164,346.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,346.68/560.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.19

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