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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.19, 841.79 and 195.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.19, 841.79 and 195.98 is: 293.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.19 : 841.79 = 195.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.19/841.79 = 195.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.19x = 841.79 × 195.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.19x = 164,970.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,970.29/561.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.97

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