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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.23, 843.35 and 197.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.23, 843.35 and 197.06 is: 295.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.23 : 843.35 = 197.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.23/843.35 = 197.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.23x = 843.35 × 197.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.23x = 166,185.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,185.35/562.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.58

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