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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.19, 848.88 and 200.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.19, 848.88 and 200.88 is: 301.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.19 : 848.88 = 200.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.19/848.88 = 200.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.19x = 848.88 × 200.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.19x = 170,523.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,523.01/566.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.18

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