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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.92, 842.78 and 196.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.92, 842.78 and 196.66 is: 294.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.92 : 842.78 = 196.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.92/842.78 = 196.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.92x = 842.78 × 196.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.92x = 165,738.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,738.02/561.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.95

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