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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.96, 849.88 and 201.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.96, 849.88 and 201.50 is: 302.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.96 : 849.88 = 201.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.96/849.88 = 201.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.96x = 849.88 × 201.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.96x = 171,250.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,250.82/566.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.05

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