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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.89, 848.83 and 200.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.89, 848.83 and 200.93 is: 301.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.89 : 848.83 = 200.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.89/848.83 = 200.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.89x = 848.83 × 200.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.89x = 170,555.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,555.82/565.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.40

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