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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.23, 853.96 and 199.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.23, 853.96 and 199.07 is: 298.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.23 : 853.96 = 199.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.23/853.96 = 199.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.23x = 853.96 × 199.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.23x = 169,996.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,996.99/569.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.65

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