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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.94, 848.90 and 200.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.94, 848.90 and 200.84 is: 301.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.94 : 848.90 = 200.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.94/848.90 = 200.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.94x = 848.90 × 200.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.94x = 170,493.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,493.08/565.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.26

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