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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.95, 844.56 and 197.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.95, 844.56 and 197.73 is: 296.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.95 : 844.56 = 197.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.95/844.56 = 197.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.95x = 844.56 × 197.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.95x = 166,994.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,994.85/562.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.64

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