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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.22, 849.20 and 195.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.22, 849.20 and 195.98 is: 293.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.22 : 849.20 = 195.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.22/849.20 = 195.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.22x = 849.20 × 195.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.22x = 166,426.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,426.22/566.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.93

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