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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.54, 849.77 and 196.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.54, 849.77 and 196.26 is: 294.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.54 : 849.77 = 196.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.54/849.77 = 196.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.54x = 849.77 × 196.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.54x = 166,776.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,776.35/566.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.38

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