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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.84, 847.16 and 199.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.84, 847.16 and 199.60 is: 299.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.84 : 847.16 = 199.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.84/847.16 = 199.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.84x = 847.16 × 199.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.84x = 169,093.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,093.14/564.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.36

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