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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.28, 842.12 and 196.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.28, 842.12 and 196.12 is: 294.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.28 : 842.12 = 196.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.28/842.12 = 196.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.28x = 842.12 × 196.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.28x = 165,153.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,153.98/561.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.25

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