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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.93, 851.90 and 202.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.93, 851.90 and 202.62 is: 303.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.93 : 851.90 = 202.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.93/851.90 = 202.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.93x = 851.90 × 202.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.93x = 172,611.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,611.98/567.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.93

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