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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.94, 846.18 and 198.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.94, 846.18 and 198.90 is: 298.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.94 : 846.18 = 198.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.94/846.18 = 198.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.94x = 846.18 × 198.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.94x = 168,305.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,305.20/563.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.45

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