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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.93, 843.28 and 196.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.93, 843.28 and 196.72 is: 295.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.93 : 843.28 = 196.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.93/843.28 = 196.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.93x = 843.28 × 196.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.93x = 165,892.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,892.19/561.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.22

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