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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.36, 849.10 and 195.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.36, 849.10 and 195.98 is: 293.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.36 : 849.10 = 195.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.36/849.10 = 195.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.36x = 849.10 × 195.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.36x = 166,406.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,406.62/566.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.82

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