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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.54, 851.18 and 202.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.54, 851.18 and 202.30 is: 303.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.54 : 851.18 = 202.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.54/851.18 = 202.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.54x = 851.18 × 202.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.54x = 172,190.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,190.57/567.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.40

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