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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.69, 846.92 and 199.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.69, 846.92 and 199.49 is: 299.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.69 : 846.92 = 199.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.69/846.92 = 199.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.69x = 846.92 × 199.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.69x = 168,952.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,952.07/564.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.19

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