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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.18, 848.25 and 200.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.18, 848.25 and 200.73 is: 300.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.18 : 848.25 = 200.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.18/848.25 = 200.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.18x = 848.25 × 200.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.18x = 170,268.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,268.22/566.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.73

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