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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.03, 843.05 and 196.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.03, 843.05 and 196.83 is: 295.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.03 : 843.05 = 196.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.03/843.05 = 196.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.03x = 843.05 × 196.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.03x = 165,934.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,934.12/562.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.24

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