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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.75, 848.63 and 200.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.75, 848.63 and 200.60 is: 300.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.75 : 848.63 = 200.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.75/848.63 = 200.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.75x = 848.63 × 200.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.75x = 170,235.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,235.18/565.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.90

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