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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.23, 847.77 and 199.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.23, 847.77 and 199.97 is: 299.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.23 : 847.77 = 199.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.23/847.77 = 199.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.23x = 847.77 × 199.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.23x = 169,526.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,526.76/565.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.93

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