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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.60, 840.96 and 195.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.60, 840.96 and 195.44 is: 293.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.60 : 840.96 = 195.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.60/840.96 = 195.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.60x = 840.96 × 195.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.60x = 164,357.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,357.22/560.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.18

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