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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.18, 848.13 and 199.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.18, 848.13 and 199.96 is: 300.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.18 : 848.13 = 199.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.18/848.13 = 199.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.18x = 848.13 × 199.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.18x = 169,592.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,592.07/565.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.07

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