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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.08, 850.23 and 196.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.08, 850.23 and 196.79 is: 295.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.08 : 850.23 = 196.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.08/850.23 = 196.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.08x = 850.23 × 196.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.08x = 167,312.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,312.51/567.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.04

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