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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.67, 850.14 and 201.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.67, 850.14 and 201.49 is: 302.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.67 : 850.14 = 201.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.67/850.14 = 201.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.67x = 850.14 × 201.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.67x = 171,294.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,294.71/566.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.28

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