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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.91, 844.75 and 197.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.91, 844.75 and 197.70 is: 296.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.91 : 844.75 = 197.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.91/844.75 = 197.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.91x = 844.75 × 197.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.91x = 167,006.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,006.09/562.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.68

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