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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.95, 846.30 and 198.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.95, 846.30 and 198.74 is: 298.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.95 : 846.30 = 198.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.95/846.30 = 198.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.95x = 846.30 × 198.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.95x = 168,189.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,189.43/563.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.23

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