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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.15, 846.33 and 193.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.15, 846.33 and 193.99 is: 291.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.15 : 846.33 = 193.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.15/846.33 = 193.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.15x = 846.33 × 193.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.15x = 164,176.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,176.71/564.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.02

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