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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.95, 842.81 and 196.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.95, 842.81 and 196.76 is: 295.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.95 : 842.81 = 196.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.95/842.81 = 196.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.95x = 842.81 × 196.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.95x = 165,826.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,826.10/561.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.09

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