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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.70, 842.61 and 196.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.70, 842.61 and 196.75 is: 295.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.70 : 842.61 = 196.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.70/842.61 = 196.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.70x = 842.61 × 196.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.70x = 165,783.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,783.52/561.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.15

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