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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.37, 846.09 and 193.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.37, 846.09 and 193.97 is: 290.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.37 : 846.09 = 193.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.37/846.09 = 193.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.37x = 846.09 × 193.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.37x = 164,119.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,119.48/564.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.80

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