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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.90, 852.26 and 202.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.90, 852.26 and 202.69 is: 304.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.90 : 852.26 = 202.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.90/852.26 = 202.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.90x = 852.26 × 202.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.90x = 172,744.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,744.58/567.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.18

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