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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.90, 841.10 and 185.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.90, 841.10 and 185.54 is: 278.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.90 : 841.10 = 185.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.90/841.10 = 185.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.90x = 841.10 × 185.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.90x = 156,059.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,059.33/560.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.23

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