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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.66, 849.92 and 201.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.66, 849.92 and 201.46 is: 302.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.66 : 849.92 = 201.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.66/849.92 = 201.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.66x = 849.92 × 201.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.66x = 171,224.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,224.88/566.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.17

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