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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.38, 851.06 and 202.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.38, 851.06 and 202.08 is: 303.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.38 : 851.06 = 202.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.38/851.06 = 202.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.38x = 851.06 × 202.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.38x = 171,981.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,981.19/567.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.12

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