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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.89, 841.20 and 195.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.89, 841.20 and 195.67 is: 293.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.89 : 841.20 = 195.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.89/841.20 = 195.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.89x = 841.20 × 195.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.89x = 164,597.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,597.60/560.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.46

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