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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.11, 850.53 and 196.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.11, 850.53 and 196.87 is: 295.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.11 : 850.53 = 196.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.11/850.53 = 196.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.11x = 850.53 × 196.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.11x = 167,443.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,443.84/567.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.26

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