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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.86, 841.50 and 195.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.86, 841.50 and 195.68 is: 293.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.86 : 841.50 = 195.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.86/841.50 = 195.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.86x = 841.50 × 195.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.86x = 164,666.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,666.82/560.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.60

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