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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.84, 842.62 and 196.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.84, 842.62 and 196.68 is: 294.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.84 : 842.62 = 196.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.84/842.62 = 196.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.84x = 842.62 × 196.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.84x = 165,726.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,726.50/561.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.97

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