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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.41, 842.28 and 196.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.41, 842.28 and 196.27 is: 294.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.41 : 842.28 = 196.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.41/842.28 = 196.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.41x = 842.28 × 196.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.41x = 165,312.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,312.19/561.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.46

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