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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.63, 851.22 and 197.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.63, 851.22 and 197.33 is: 295.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.63 : 851.22 = 197.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.63/851.22 = 197.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.63x = 851.22 × 197.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.63x = 167,966.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,966.99/567.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.91

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