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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.23, 850.91 and 202.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.23, 850.91 and 202.05 is: 303.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.23 : 850.91 = 202.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.23/850.91 = 202.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.23x = 850.91 × 202.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.23x = 171,925.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,925.36/567.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.10

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