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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.20, 847.93 and 195.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.20, 847.93 and 195.02 is: 292.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.20 : 847.93 = 195.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.20/847.93 = 195.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.20x = 847.93 × 195.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.20x = 165,358.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,358.09/565.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.57

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