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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.86, 842.81 and 196.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.86, 842.81 and 196.64 is: 294.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.86 : 842.81 = 196.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.86/842.81 = 196.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.86x = 842.81 × 196.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.86x = 165,724.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,724.96/561.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.96

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