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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.24, 850.68 and 201.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.24, 850.68 and 201.96 is: 302.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.24 : 850.68 = 201.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.24/850.68 = 201.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.24x = 850.68 × 201.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.24x = 171,803.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,803.33/567.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.88

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