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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.92, 851.83 and 202.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.92, 851.83 and 202.70 is: 304.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.92 : 851.83 = 202.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.92/851.83 = 202.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.92x = 851.83 × 202.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.92x = 172,665.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,665.94/567.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.03

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