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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.96, 843.89 and 197.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.96, 843.89 and 197.49 is: 296.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.96 : 843.89 = 197.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.96/843.89 = 197.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.96x = 843.89 × 197.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.96x = 166,659.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,659.84/562.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.04

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