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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.33, 842.12 and 196.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.33, 842.12 and 196.13 is: 294.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.33 : 842.12 = 196.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.33/842.12 = 196.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.33x = 842.12 × 196.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.33x = 165,164.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,164.01/561.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.24

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