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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.12, 850.69 and 201.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.12, 850.69 and 201.91 is: 302.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.12 : 850.69 = 201.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.12/850.69 = 201.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.12x = 850.69 × 201.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.12x = 171,762.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,762.82/567.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.87

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