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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.33, 846.55 and 199.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.33, 846.55 and 199.10 is: 298.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.33 : 846.55 = 199.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.33/846.55 = 199.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.33x = 846.55 × 199.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.33x = 168,548.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,548.11/564.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.67

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