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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.11, 841.82 and 190.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.11, 841.82 and 190.94 is: 286.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.11 : 841.82 = 190.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.11/841.82 = 190.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.11x = 841.82 × 190.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.11x = 160,731.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,731.95/561.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.46

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