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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.11, 848.88 and 200.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.11, 848.88 and 200.84 is: 301.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.11 : 848.88 = 200.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.11/848.88 = 200.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.11x = 848.88 × 200.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.11x = 170,489.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,489.06/566.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.16

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