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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.06, 841.61 and 195.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.06, 841.61 and 195.89 is: 293.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.06 : 841.61 = 195.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.06/841.61 = 195.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.06x = 841.61 × 195.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.06x = 164,859.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,859.26/561.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.84

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