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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.15, 850.84 and 196.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.15, 850.84 and 196.95 is: 295.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.15 : 850.84 = 196.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.15/850.84 = 196.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.15x = 850.84 × 196.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.15x = 167,572.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,572.94/567.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.46

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