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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.90, 847.62 and 199.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.90, 847.62 and 199.95 is: 300.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.90 : 847.62 = 199.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.90/847.62 = 199.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.90x = 847.62 × 199.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.90x = 169,481.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,481.62/564.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.02

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