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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.23, 842.01 and 191.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.23, 842.01 and 191.10 is: 286.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.23 : 842.01 = 191.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.23/842.01 = 191.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.23x = 842.01 × 191.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.23x = 160,907.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,907.16/561.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.71

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