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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.91, 849.84 and 201.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.91, 849.84 and 201.63 is: 302.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.91 : 849.84 = 201.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.91/849.84 = 201.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.91x = 849.84 × 201.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.91x = 171,353.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,353.24/566.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.26

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