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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.27, 847.92 and 200.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.27, 847.92 and 200.10 is: 300.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.27 : 847.92 = 200.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.27/847.92 = 200.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.27x = 847.92 × 200.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.27x = 169,672.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,672.72/565.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.16

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