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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.67, 844.10 and 197.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.67, 844.10 and 197.68 is: 296.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.67 : 844.10 = 197.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.67/844.10 = 197.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.67x = 844.10 × 197.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.67x = 166,861.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,861.69/562.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.55

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