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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.83, 842.87 and 196.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.83, 842.87 and 196.63 is: 294.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.83 : 842.87 = 196.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.83/842.87 = 196.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.83x = 842.87 × 196.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.83x = 165,732.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,732.54/561.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.99

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