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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.98, 855.08 and 199.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.98, 855.08 and 199.82 is: 299.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.98 : 855.08 = 199.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.98/855.08 = 199.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.98x = 855.08 × 199.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.98x = 170,864.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,864.72/569.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.77

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