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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.26, 848.96 and 200.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.26, 848.96 and 200.96 is: 301.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.26 : 848.96 = 200.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.26/848.96 = 200.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.26x = 848.96 × 200.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.26x = 170,607.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,607.00/566.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.29

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