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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.54, 848.58 and 200.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.54, 848.58 and 200.50 is: 300.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.54 : 848.58 = 200.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.54/848.58 = 200.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.54x = 848.58 × 200.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.54x = 170,140.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,140.29/565.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.85

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