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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.04, 846.20 and 198.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.04, 846.20 and 198.83 is: 298.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.04 : 846.20 = 198.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.04/846.20 = 198.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.04x = 846.20 × 198.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.04x = 168,249.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,249.95/564.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.29

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