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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.37, 842.06 and 196.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.37, 842.06 and 196.42 is: 294.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.37 : 842.06 = 196.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.37/842.06 = 196.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.37x = 842.06 × 196.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.37x = 165,397.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,397.43/561.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.63

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