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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.99, 841.62 and 195.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.99, 841.62 and 195.78 is: 293.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.99 : 841.62 = 195.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.99/841.62 = 195.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.99x = 841.62 × 195.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.99x = 164,772.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,772.36/560.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.72

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