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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.91, 842.59 and 196.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.91, 842.59 and 196.65 is: 294.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.91 : 842.59 = 196.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.91/842.59 = 196.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.91x = 842.59 × 196.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.91x = 165,695.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,695.32/561.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.88

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