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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.35, 847.94 and 195.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.35, 847.94 and 195.22 is: 292.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.35 : 847.94 = 195.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.35/847.94 = 195.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.35x = 847.94 × 195.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.35x = 165,530.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,530.61/565.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.79

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