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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.71, 843.93 and 197.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.71, 843.93 and 197.52 is: 296.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.71 : 843.93 = 197.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.71/843.93 = 197.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.71x = 843.93 × 197.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.71x = 166,693.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,693.05/562.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.23

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