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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.09, 841.71 and 195.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.09, 841.71 and 195.91 is: 293.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.09 : 841.71 = 195.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.09/841.71 = 195.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.09x = 841.71 × 195.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.09x = 164,899.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,899.41/561.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.89

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