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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.61, 849.95 and 201.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.61, 849.95 and 201.44 is: 302.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.61 : 849.95 = 201.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.61/849.95 = 201.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.61x = 849.95 × 201.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.61x = 171,213.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,213.93/566.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.17

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