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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.94, 854.32 and 199.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.94, 854.32 and 199.63 is: 299.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.94 : 854.32 = 199.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.94/854.32 = 199.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.94x = 854.32 × 199.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.94x = 170,549.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,549.41/569.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.24

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