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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.55, 840.78 and 195.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.55, 840.78 and 195.29 is: 292.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.55 : 840.78 = 195.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.55/840.78 = 195.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.55x = 840.78 × 195.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.55x = 164,191.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,191.72/560.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.91

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