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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.29, 845.91 and 198.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.29, 845.91 and 198.85 is: 298.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.29 : 845.91 = 198.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.29/845.91 = 198.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.29x = 845.91 × 198.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.29x = 168,208.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,208.67/564.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.09

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