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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.14, 853.39 and 198.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.14, 853.39 and 198.78 is: 298.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.14 : 853.39 = 198.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.14/853.39 = 198.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.14x = 853.39 × 198.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.14x = 169,636.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,636.86/569.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.06

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