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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.86, 841.43 and 195.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.86, 841.43 and 195.65 is: 293.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.86 : 841.43 = 195.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.86/841.43 = 195.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.86x = 841.43 × 195.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.86x = 164,628.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,628.37/560.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.53

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