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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.14, 850.65 and 201.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.14, 850.65 and 201.92 is: 302.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.14 : 850.65 = 201.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.14/850.65 = 201.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.14x = 850.65 × 201.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.14x = 171,758.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,758.99/567.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.85

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