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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.08, 847.67 and 199.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.08, 847.67 and 199.87 is: 299.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.08 : 847.67 = 199.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.08/847.67 = 199.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.08x = 847.67 × 199.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.08x = 169,420.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,420.68/565.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.82

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