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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.96, 847.29 and 199.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.96, 847.29 and 199.70 is: 299.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.96 : 847.29 = 199.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.96/847.29 = 199.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.96x = 847.29 × 199.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.96x = 169,203.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,203.81/564.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.50

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