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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.07, 848.89 and 195.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.07, 848.89 and 195.78 is: 293.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.07 : 848.89 = 195.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.07/848.89 = 195.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.07x = 848.89 × 195.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.07x = 166,195.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,195.93/566.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.60

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