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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.73, 842.64 and 196.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.73, 842.64 and 196.39 is: 294.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.73 : 842.64 = 196.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.73/842.64 = 196.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.73x = 842.64 × 196.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.73x = 165,486.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,486.07/561.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.60

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