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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.17, 853.76 and 198.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.17, 853.76 and 198.98 is: 298.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.17 : 853.76 = 198.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.17/853.76 = 198.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.17x = 853.76 × 198.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.17x = 169,880.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,880.17/569.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.47

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