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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.58, 847.98 and 195.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.58, 847.98 and 195.29 is: 292.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.58 : 847.98 = 195.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.58/847.98 = 195.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.58x = 847.98 × 195.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.58x = 165,597.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,597.77/565.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.80

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