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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.44, 842.39 and 196.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.44, 842.39 and 196.26 is: 294.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.44 : 842.39 = 196.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.44/842.39 = 196.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.44x = 842.39 × 196.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.44x = 165,327.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,327.22/561.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.47

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