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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.01, 843.08 and 196.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.01, 843.08 and 196.83 is: 295.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.01 : 843.08 = 196.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.01/843.08 = 196.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.01x = 843.08 × 196.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.01x = 165,942.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,942.45/562.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.27

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