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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.25, 853.67 and 198.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.25, 853.67 and 198.96 is: 298.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.25 : 853.67 = 198.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.25/853.67 = 198.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.25x = 853.67 × 198.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.25x = 169,845.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,845.19/569.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.37

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