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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.52, 842.39 and 196.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.52, 842.39 and 196.23 is: 294.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.52 : 842.39 = 196.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.52/842.39 = 196.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.52x = 842.39 × 196.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.52x = 165,302.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,302.19/561.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.38

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