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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.74, 847.25 and 194.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.74, 847.25 and 194.55 is: 291.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.74 : 847.25 = 194.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.74/847.25 = 194.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.74x = 847.25 × 194.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.74x = 164,831.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,831.51/564.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.87

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