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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.96, 842.94 and 196.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.96, 842.94 and 196.71 is: 295.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.96 : 842.94 = 196.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.96/842.94 = 196.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.96x = 842.94 × 196.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.96x = 165,814.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,814.73/561.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.07

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