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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.61, 846.95 and 199.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.61, 846.95 and 199.42 is: 299.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.61 : 846.95 = 199.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.61/846.95 = 199.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.61x = 846.95 × 199.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.61x = 168,898.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,898.77/564.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.14

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