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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.10, 845.82 and 198.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.10, 845.82 and 198.82 is: 298.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.10 : 845.82 = 198.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.10/845.82 = 198.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.10x = 845.82 × 198.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.10x = 168,165.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,165.93/564.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.11

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