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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.97, 846.06 and 198.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.97, 846.06 and 198.71 is: 298.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.97 : 846.06 = 198.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.97/846.06 = 198.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.97x = 846.06 × 198.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.97x = 168,120.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,120.58/563.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.10

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