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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.92, 842.96 and 196.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.92, 842.96 and 196.72 is: 295.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.92 : 842.96 = 196.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.92/842.96 = 196.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.92x = 842.96 × 196.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.92x = 165,827.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,827.09/561.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.11

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