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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.32, 841.08 and 195.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.32, 841.08 and 195.92 is: 293.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.32 : 841.08 = 195.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.32/841.08 = 195.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.32x = 841.08 × 195.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.32x = 164,784.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,784.39/561.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.57

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