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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.64, 840.92 and 195.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.64, 840.92 and 195.44 is: 293.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.64 : 840.92 = 195.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.64/840.92 = 195.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.64x = 840.92 × 195.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.64x = 164,349.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,349.40/560.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.15

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