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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.07, 841.74 and 195.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.07, 841.74 and 195.79 is: 293.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.07 : 841.74 = 195.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.07/841.74 = 195.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.07x = 841.74 × 195.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.07x = 164,804.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,804.27/561.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.73

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