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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.91, 847.32 and 199.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.91, 847.32 and 199.68 is: 299.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.91 : 847.32 = 199.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.91/847.32 = 199.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.91x = 847.32 × 199.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.91x = 169,191.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,191.86/564.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.50

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