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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.05, 841.55 and 195.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.05, 841.55 and 195.74 is: 293.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.05 : 841.55 = 195.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.05/841.55 = 195.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.05x = 841.55 × 195.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.05x = 164,719.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,719.81/561.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.59

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