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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.85, 842.62 and 196.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.85, 842.62 and 196.54 is: 294.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.85 : 842.62 = 196.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.85/842.62 = 196.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.85x = 842.62 × 196.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.85x = 165,608.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,608.53/561.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.76

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