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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.16, 847.95 and 195

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.16, 847.95 and 195 is: 292.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.16 : 847.95 = 195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.16/847.95 = 195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.16x = 847.95 × 195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.16x = 165,349.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,349.52/565.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.57

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