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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.54, 842.55 and 196.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.54, 842.55 and 196.59 is: 294.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.54 : 842.55 = 196.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.54/842.55 = 196.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.54x = 842.55 × 196.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.54x = 165,636.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,636.90/561.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.97

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