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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.03, 842.86 and 196.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.03, 842.86 and 196.72 is: 295.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.03 : 842.86 = 196.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.03/842.86 = 196.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.03x = 842.86 × 196.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.03x = 165,807.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,807.42/562.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.02

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