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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.82, 848.45 and 200.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.82, 848.45 and 200.56 is: 300.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.82 : 848.45 = 200.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.82/848.45 = 200.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.82x = 848.45 × 200.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.82x = 170,160.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,160.89/565.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.73

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