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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.14, 845.94 and 198.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.14, 845.94 and 198.95 is: 298.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.14 : 845.94 = 198.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.14/845.94 = 198.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.14x = 845.94 × 198.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.14x = 168,299.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,299.76/564.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.33

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