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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.29, 848.09 and 200.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.29, 848.09 and 200.08 is: 300.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.29 : 848.09 = 200.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.29/848.09 = 200.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.29x = 848.09 × 200.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.29x = 169,682.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,682.73/565.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.17

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