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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.65, 854.55 and 199.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.65, 854.55 and 199.40 is: 299.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.65 : 854.55 = 199.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.65/854.55 = 199.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.65x = 854.55 × 199.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.65x = 170,397.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,397.80/569.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.13

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