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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.29, 848.08 and 200.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.29, 848.08 and 200.12 is: 300.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.29 : 848.08 = 200.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.29/848.08 = 200.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.29x = 848.08 × 200.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.29x = 169,715.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,715.15/565.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.23

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