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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.83, 854.35 and 199.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.83, 854.35 and 199.54 is: 299.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.83 : 854.35 = 199.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.83/854.35 = 199.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.83x = 854.35 × 199.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.83x = 170,477.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,477.00/569.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.17

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