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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.43, 852.65 and 198.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.43, 852.65 and 198.21 is: 297.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.43 : 852.65 = 198.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.43/852.65 = 198.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.43x = 852.65 × 198.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.43x = 169,002.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,002.77/568.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.31

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