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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.52, 846.84 and 199.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.52, 846.84 and 199.21 is: 298.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.52 : 846.84 = 199.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.52/846.84 = 199.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.52x = 846.84 × 199.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.52x = 168,699.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,699.00/564.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.84

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