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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.20, 846.42 and 199

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.20, 846.42 and 199 is: 298.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.20 : 846.42 = 199 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.20/846.42 = 199/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.20x = 846.42 × 199
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.20x = 168,437.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,437.58/564.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.54

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