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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.10, 841.89 and 195.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.10, 841.89 and 195.69 is: 293.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.10 : 841.89 = 195.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.10/841.89 = 195.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.10x = 841.89 × 195.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.10x = 164,748.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,748.48/561.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.62

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