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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.22, 841.80 and 196.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.22, 841.80 and 196.09 is: 294.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.22 : 841.80 = 196.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.22/841.80 = 196.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.22x = 841.80 × 196.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.22x = 165,066.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,066.46/561.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.12

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