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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.90, 842.94 and 196.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.90, 842.94 and 196.60 is: 294.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.90 : 842.94 = 196.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.90/842.94 = 196.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.90x = 842.94 × 196.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.90x = 165,722.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,722.00/561.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.93

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