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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.72, 842.76 and 196.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.72, 842.76 and 196.50 is: 294.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.72 : 842.76 = 196.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.72/842.76 = 196.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.72x = 842.76 × 196.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.72x = 165,602.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,602.34/561.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.81

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