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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.73, 841.17 and 185.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.73, 841.17 and 185.50 is: 278.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.73 : 841.17 = 185.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.73/841.17 = 185.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.73x = 841.17 × 185.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.73x = 156,036.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,036.11/560.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.27

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