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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.30, 846.16 and 199.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.30, 846.16 and 199.04 is: 298.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.30 : 846.16 = 199.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.30/846.16 = 199.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.30x = 846.16 × 199.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.30x = 168,414.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,414.96/564.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.45

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