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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.39, 846.35 and 194.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.39, 846.35 and 194.24 is: 291.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.39 : 846.35 = 194.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.39/846.35 = 194.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.39x = 846.35 × 194.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.39x = 164,390.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,390.31/564.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.27

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