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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.57, 842.66 and 196.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.57, 842.66 and 196.62 is: 295.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.57 : 842.66 = 196.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.57/842.66 = 196.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.57x = 842.66 × 196.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.57x = 165,683.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,683.81/561.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.04

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