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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.89, 847.49 and 194.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.89, 847.49 and 194.78 is: 292.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.89 : 847.49 = 194.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.89/847.49 = 194.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.89x = 847.49 × 194.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.89x = 165,074.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,074.10/564.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.22

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