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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.82, 841.55 and 195.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.82, 841.55 and 195.87 is: 293.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.82 : 841.55 = 195.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.82/841.55 = 195.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.82x = 841.55 × 195.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.82x = 164,834.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,834.40/560.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.92

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