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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.12, 848.67 and 200.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.12, 848.67 and 200.72 is: 300.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.12 : 848.67 = 200.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.12/848.67 = 200.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.12x = 848.67 × 200.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.12x = 170,340.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,340.80/566.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.89

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