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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.18, 851.10 and 202.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.18, 851.10 and 202.08 is: 303.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.18 : 851.10 = 202.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.18/851.10 = 202.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.18x = 851.10 × 202.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.18x = 171,990.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,990.29/567.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.24

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