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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.56, 840.93 and 195.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.56, 840.93 and 195.40 is: 293.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.56 : 840.93 = 195.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.56/840.93 = 195.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.56x = 840.93 × 195.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.56x = 164,317.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,317.72/560.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.13

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