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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.01, 841.52 and 195.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.01, 841.52 and 195.80 is: 293.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.01 : 841.52 = 195.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.01/841.52 = 195.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.01x = 841.52 × 195.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.01x = 164,764.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,764.43/561.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.69

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