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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.34, 841.90 and 196.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.34, 841.90 and 196.07 is: 294.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.34 : 841.90 = 196.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.34/841.90 = 196.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.34x = 841.90 × 196.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.34x = 165,071.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,071.33/561.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.07

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