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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.74, 854.37 and 199.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.74, 854.37 and 199.46 is: 299.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.74 : 854.37 = 199.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.74/854.37 = 199.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.74x = 854.37 × 199.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.74x = 170,414.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,414.28/569.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.11

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