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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.83, 842.73 and 196.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.83, 842.73 and 196.61 is: 294.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.83 : 842.73 = 196.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.83/842.73 = 196.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.83x = 842.73 × 196.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.83x = 165,689.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,689.15/561.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.91

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