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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.84, 841.36 and 195.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.84, 841.36 and 195.52 is: 293.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.84 : 841.36 = 195.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.84/841.36 = 195.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.84x = 841.36 × 195.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.84x = 164,502.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,502.71/560.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.31

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