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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.46, 842.16 and 196.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.46, 842.16 and 196.24 is: 294.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.46 : 842.16 = 196.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.46/842.16 = 196.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.46x = 842.16 × 196.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.46x = 165,265.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,265.48/561.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.35

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