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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.60, 841.28 and 195.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.60, 841.28 and 195.39 is: 293.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.60 : 841.28 = 195.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.60/841.28 = 195.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.60x = 841.28 × 195.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.60x = 164,377.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,377.70/560.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.22

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