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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.07, 848.17 and 200.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.07, 848.17 and 200.67 is: 300.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.07 : 848.17 = 200.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.07/848.17 = 200.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.07x = 848.17 × 200.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.07x = 170,202.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,202.27/566.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.67

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