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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.93, 848.35 and 200.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.93, 848.35 and 200.46 is: 300.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.93 : 848.35 = 200.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.93/848.35 = 200.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.93x = 848.35 × 200.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.93x = 170,059.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,059.24/565.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.50

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