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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.87, 848.70 and 200.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.87, 848.70 and 200.57 is: 300.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.87 : 848.70 = 200.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.87/848.70 = 200.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.87x = 848.70 × 200.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.87x = 170,222.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,222.14/565.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.82

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