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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.67, 843.88 and 197.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.67, 843.88 and 197.46 is: 296.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.67 : 843.88 = 197.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.67/843.88 = 197.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.67x = 843.88 × 197.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.67x = 166,632.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,632.79/562.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.15

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