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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.22, 848.01 and 200

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.22, 848.01 and 200 is: 300.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.22 : 848.01 = 200 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.22/848.01 = 200/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.22x = 848.01 × 200
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.22x = 169,602
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,602/565.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.06

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