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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.73, 848.07 and 200.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.73, 848.07 and 200.32 is: 300.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.73 : 848.07 = 200.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.73/848.07 = 200.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.73x = 848.07 × 200.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.73x = 169,888.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,888.03/565.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.30

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