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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.67, 840.32 and 195.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.67, 840.32 and 195.04 is: 292.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.67 : 840.32 = 195.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.67/840.32 = 195.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.67x = 840.32 × 195.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.67x = 163,896.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,896.01/560.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.32

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