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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.18, 841.68 and 195.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.18, 841.68 and 195.96 is: 293.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.18 : 841.68 = 195.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.18/841.68 = 195.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.18x = 841.68 × 195.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.18x = 164,935.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,935.61/561.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.91

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