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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.75, 845.63 and 193.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.75, 845.63 and 193.55 is: 290.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.75 : 845.63 = 193.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.75/845.63 = 193.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.75x = 845.63 × 193.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.75x = 163,666.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,666.49/563.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.32

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