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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.86, 851.82 and 183.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.86, 851.82 and 183.14 is: 274.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.86 : 851.82 = 183.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.86/851.82 = 183.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.86x = 851.82 × 183.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.86x = 156,002.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,002.31/567.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.72

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