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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.58, 840.93 and 195.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.58, 840.93 and 195.31 is: 292.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.58 : 840.93 = 195.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.58/840.93 = 195.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.58x = 840.93 × 195.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.58x = 164,242.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,242.04/560.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.99

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