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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.59, 846.88 and 199.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.59, 846.88 and 199.18 is: 298.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.59 : 846.88 = 199.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.59/846.88 = 199.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.59x = 846.88 × 199.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.59x = 168,677.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,677.32/564.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.76

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