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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.12, 841.75 and 190.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.12, 841.75 and 190.99 is: 286.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.12 : 841.75 = 190.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.12/841.75 = 190.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.12x = 841.75 × 190.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.12x = 160,761.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,761.67/561.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.50

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