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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.66, 842.43 and 196.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.66, 842.43 and 196.46 is: 294.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.66 : 842.43 = 196.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.66/842.43 = 196.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.66x = 842.43 × 196.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.66x = 165,499.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,499.59/561.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.66

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