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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.14, 845.99 and 198.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.14, 845.99 and 198.86 is: 298.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.14 : 845.99 = 198.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.14/845.99 = 198.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.14x = 845.99 × 198.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.14x = 168,233.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,233.57/564.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.21

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