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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.17, 845.84 and 198.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.17, 845.84 and 198.89 is: 298.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.17 : 845.84 = 198.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.17/845.84 = 198.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.17x = 845.84 × 198.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.17x = 168,228.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,228.56/564.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.19

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