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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.84, 848.82 and 200.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.84, 848.82 and 200.72 is: 301.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.84 : 848.82 = 200.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.84/848.82 = 200.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.84x = 848.82 × 200.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.84x = 170,375.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,375.15/565.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.10

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