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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.94, 847.40 and 154.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.94, 847.40 and 154.12 is: 231.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.94 : 847.40 = 154.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.94/847.40 = 154.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.94x = 847.40 × 154.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.94x = 130,601.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,601.29/564.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.18

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