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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.04, 841.59 and 196.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.04, 841.59 and 196.09 is: 294.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.04 : 841.59 = 196.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.04/841.59 = 196.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.04x = 841.59 × 196.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.04x = 165,025.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,025.28/561.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.14

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