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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.65, 851.63 and 197.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.65, 851.63 and 197.55 is: 296.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.65 : 851.63 = 197.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.65/851.63 = 197.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.65x = 851.63 × 197.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.65x = 168,238.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,238.52/567.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.38

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