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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.37, 848.39 and 200.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.37, 848.39 and 200.11 is: 300.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.37 : 848.39 = 200.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.37/848.39 = 200.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.37x = 848.39 × 200.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.37x = 169,770.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,770.15/565.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.28

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