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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.26, 847.80 and 195.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.26, 847.80 and 195.12 is: 292.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.26 : 847.80 = 195.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.26/847.80 = 195.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.26x = 847.80 × 195.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.26x = 165,422.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,422.74/565.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.65

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