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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.99, 843.12 and 196.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.99, 843.12 and 196.78 is: 295.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.99 : 843.12 = 196.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.99/843.12 = 196.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.99x = 843.12 × 196.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.99x = 165,909.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,909.15/561.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.22

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