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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.81, 851.45 and 197.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.81, 851.45 and 197.54 is: 296.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.81 : 851.45 = 197.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.81/851.45 = 197.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.81x = 851.45 × 197.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.81x = 168,193.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,193.38/567.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.21

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