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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.65, 842.86 and 196.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.65, 842.86 and 196.44 is: 294.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.65 : 842.86 = 196.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.65/842.86 = 196.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.65x = 842.86 × 196.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.65x = 165,572.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,572.14/561.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.80

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