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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.85, 848.18 and 195.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.85, 848.18 and 195.54 is: 293.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.85 : 848.18 = 195.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.85/848.18 = 195.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.85x = 848.18 × 195.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.85x = 165,855.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,855.20/565.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.11

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