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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.94, 850 and 196.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.94, 850 and 196.68 is: 294.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.94 : 850 = 196.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.94/850 = 196.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.94x = 850 × 196.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.94x = 167,178
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,178/566.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.88

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