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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.40, 852.62 and 198.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.40, 852.62 and 198.20 is: 297.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.40 : 852.62 = 198.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.40/852.62 = 198.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.40x = 852.62 × 198.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.40x = 168,989.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,989.28/568.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.31

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