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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.85, 841.41 and 195.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.85, 841.41 and 195.68 is: 293.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.85 : 841.41 = 195.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.85/841.41 = 195.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.85x = 841.41 × 195.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.85x = 164,642.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,642.90/560.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.56

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