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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.92, 842.85 and 196.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.92, 842.85 and 196.73 is: 295.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.92 : 842.85 = 196.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.92/842.85 = 196.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.92x = 842.85 × 196.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.92x = 165,813.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,813.88/561.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.08

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