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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.79, 842.69 and 196.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.79, 842.69 and 196.57 is: 294.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.79 : 842.69 = 196.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.79/842.69 = 196.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.79x = 842.69 × 196.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.79x = 165,651.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,651.23/561.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.87

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