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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.16, 849.34 and 201.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.16, 849.34 and 201.16 is: 301.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.16 : 849.34 = 201.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.16/849.34 = 201.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.16x = 849.34 × 201.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.16x = 170,853.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,853.23/566.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.78

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