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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.26, 846.23 and 198.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.26, 846.23 and 198.85 is: 298.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.26 : 846.23 = 198.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.26/846.23 = 198.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.26x = 846.23 × 198.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.26x = 168,268.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,268.60/564.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.21

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