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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.23, 843.06 and 196.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.23, 843.06 and 196.96 is: 295.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.23 : 843.06 = 196.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.23/843.06 = 196.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.23x = 843.06 × 196.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.23x = 166,051.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,051.70/562.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.35

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