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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561, 841.61 and 195.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561, 841.61 and 195.69 is: 293.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561 : 841.61 = 195.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561/841.61 = 195.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561x = 841.61 × 195.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561x = 164,694.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,694.66/561
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.57

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