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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.17, 843.09 and 196.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.17, 843.09 and 196.89 is: 295.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.17 : 843.09 = 196.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.17/843.09 = 196.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.17x = 843.09 × 196.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.17x = 165,995.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,995.99/562.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.28

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