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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.61, 848.12 and 200.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.61, 848.12 and 200.35 is: 300.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.61 : 848.12 = 200.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.61/848.12 = 200.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.61x = 848.12 × 200.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.61x = 169,919.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,919.22/565.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.42

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