4. A forest ranger, atop a 200 foot tall fire tower, sees a bear on a straight, level trail that leads to the base of the tower at an angle of depression of 27 degrees. The ranger sees a woman on the same trail at an angle of depression of 46 degrees. How far way from the woman is the bear? Give answer to the nearest foot.
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