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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.60, 848.28 and 195.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.60, 848.28 and 195.36 is: 293.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.60 : 848.28 = 195.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.60/848.28 = 195.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.60x = 848.28 × 195.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.60x = 165,719.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,719.98/565.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.00

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