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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.54, 850.08 and 201.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.54, 850.08 and 201.50 is: 302.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.54 : 850.08 = 201.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.54/850.08 = 201.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.54x = 850.08 × 201.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.54x = 171,291.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,291.12/566.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.35

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