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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.13, 846.23 and 198.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.13, 846.23 and 198.93 is: 298.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.13 : 846.23 = 198.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.13/846.23 = 198.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.13x = 846.23 × 198.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.13x = 168,340.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,340.53/564.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.41

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