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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.82, 843.05 and 196.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.82, 843.05 and 196.87 is: 295.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.82 : 843.05 = 196.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.82/843.05 = 196.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.82x = 843.05 × 196.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.82x = 165,971.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,971.25/561.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.42

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