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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.04, 842.78 and 196.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.04, 842.78 and 196.77 is: 295.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.04 : 842.78 = 196.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.04/842.78 = 196.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.04x = 842.78 × 196.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.04x = 165,837.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,837.47/562.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.06

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