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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.64, 854.14 and 199.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.64, 854.14 and 199.28 is: 298.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.64 : 854.14 = 199.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.64/854.14 = 199.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.64x = 854.14 × 199.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.64x = 170,213.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,213.02/569.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.81

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