Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.18, 844.76 and 197.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 563.18, 844.76 and 197.99 is: 296.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
563.18 : 844.76 = 197.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
563.18/844.76 = 197.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
563.18x = 844.76 × 197.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
563.18x = 167,248.82 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 167,248.82/563.18 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 296.97
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