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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.05, 848.67 and 200.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.05, 848.67 and 200.74 is: 300.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.05 : 848.67 = 200.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.05/848.67 = 200.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.05x = 848.67 × 200.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.05x = 170,362.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,362.02/566.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.97

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