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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.30, 850.96 and 197.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.30, 850.96 and 197.08 is: 295.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.30 : 850.96 = 197.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.30/850.96 = 197.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.30x = 850.96 × 197.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.30x = 167,708.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,708.99/567.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.62

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