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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.20, 850.77 and 201.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.20, 850.77 and 201.89 is: 302.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.20 : 850.77 = 201.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.20/850.77 = 201.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.20x = 850.77 × 201.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.20x = 171,764.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,764.08/567.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.83

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