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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.27, 847.95 and 200.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.27, 847.95 and 200.14 is: 300.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.27 : 847.95 = 200.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.27/847.95 = 200.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.27x = 847.95 × 200.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.27x = 169,708.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,708.71/565.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.23

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