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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.66, 841.05 and 195.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.66, 841.05 and 195.48 is: 293.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.66 : 841.05 = 195.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.66/841.05 = 195.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.66x = 841.05 × 195.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.66x = 164,408.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,408.45/560.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.24

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