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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.14, 847.86 and 200.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.14, 847.86 and 200.18 is: 300.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.14 : 847.86 = 200.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.14/847.86 = 200.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.14x = 847.86 × 200.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.14x = 169,725.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,725.98/565.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.33

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