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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.93, 842.85 and 196.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.93, 842.85 and 196.74 is: 295.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.93 : 842.85 = 196.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.93/842.85 = 196.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.93x = 842.85 × 196.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.93x = 165,822.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,822.31/561.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.09

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