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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.62, 848.48 and 195.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.62, 848.48 and 195.48 is: 293.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.62 : 848.48 = 195.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.62/848.48 = 195.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.62x = 848.48 × 195.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.62x = 165,860.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,860.87/565.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.24

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