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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.16, 847.84 and 200.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.16, 847.84 and 200.16 is: 300.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.16 : 847.84 = 200.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.16/847.84 = 200.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.16x = 847.84 × 200.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.16x = 169,703.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,703.65/565.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.28

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