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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.41, 843.66 and 197.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.41, 843.66 and 197.07 is: 295.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.41 : 843.66 = 197.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.41/843.66 = 197.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.41x = 843.66 × 197.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.41x = 166,260.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,260.08/562.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.62

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