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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.66, 846.92 and 199.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.66, 846.92 and 199.46 is: 299.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.66 : 846.92 = 199.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.66/846.92 = 199.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.66x = 846.92 × 199.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.66x = 168,926.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,926.66/564.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.17

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