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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.10, 850.83 and 202.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.10, 850.83 and 202.12 is: 303.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.10 : 850.83 = 202.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.10/850.83 = 202.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.10x = 850.83 × 202.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.10x = 171,969.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,969.76/567.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.24

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