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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.46, 846.10 and 199

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.46, 846.10 and 199 is: 298.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.46 : 846.10 = 199 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.46/846.10 = 199/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.46x = 846.10 × 199
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.46x = 168,373.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,373.90/564.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.29

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