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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.34, 850.81 and 197.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.34, 850.81 and 197.05 is: 295.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.34 : 850.81 = 197.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.34/850.81 = 197.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.34x = 850.81 × 197.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.34x = 167,652.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,652.11/567.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.51

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