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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.49, 848.27 and 200.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.49, 848.27 and 200.27 is: 300.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.49 : 848.27 = 200.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.49/848.27 = 200.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.49x = 848.27 × 200.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.49x = 169,885.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,885.65/565.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.42

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