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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.59, 842.36 and 196.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.59, 842.36 and 196.46 is: 294.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.59 : 842.36 = 196.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.59/842.36 = 196.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.59x = 842.36 × 196.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.59x = 165,492.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,492.64/561.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.68

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