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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.99, 848.47 and 195.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.99, 848.47 and 195.59 is: 293.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.99 : 848.47 = 195.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.99/848.47 = 195.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.99x = 848.47 × 195.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.99x = 165,952.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,952.25/565.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.21

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