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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.39, 849.71 and 196.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.39, 849.71 and 196.20 is: 294.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.39 : 849.71 = 196.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.39/849.71 = 196.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.39x = 849.71 × 196.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.39x = 166,713.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,713.59/566.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.34

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