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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.66, 848.61 and 200.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.66, 848.61 and 200.45 is: 300.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.66 : 848.61 = 200.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.66/848.61 = 200.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.66x = 848.61 × 200.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.66x = 170,106.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,106.00/565.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.72

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