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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.64, 841.14 and 195.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.64, 841.14 and 195.42 is: 293.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.64 : 841.14 = 195.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.64/841.14 = 195.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.64x = 841.14 × 195.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.64x = 164,375.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,375.58/560.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.19

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