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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.25, 855.40 and 199.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.25, 855.40 and 199.94 is: 299.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.25 : 855.40 = 199.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.25/855.40 = 199.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.25x = 855.40 × 199.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.25x = 171,031.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,031.21/570.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.92

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