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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.02, 853.32 and 198.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.02, 853.32 and 198.75 is: 298.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.02 : 853.32 = 198.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.02/853.32 = 198.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.02x = 853.32 × 198.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.02x = 169,597.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,597.35/569.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.05

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