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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.18, 846.25 and 198.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.18, 846.25 and 198.97 is: 298.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.18 : 846.25 = 198.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.18/846.25 = 198.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.18x = 846.25 × 198.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.18x = 168,380.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,380.51/564.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.45

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