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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.68, 847.36 and 199.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.68, 847.36 and 199.74 is: 299.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.68 : 847.36 = 199.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.68/847.36 = 199.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.68x = 847.36 × 199.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.68x = 169,251.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,251.69/564.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.73

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