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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.14, 847.44 and 199.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.14, 847.44 and 199.95 is: 299.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.14 : 847.44 = 199.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.14/847.44 = 199.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.14x = 847.44 × 199.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.14x = 169,445.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,445.63/565.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.83

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