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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.84, 842.56 and 196.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.84, 842.56 and 196.56 is: 294.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.84 : 842.56 = 196.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.84/842.56 = 196.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.84x = 842.56 × 196.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.84x = 165,613.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,613.59/561.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.77

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