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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.95, 851.85 and 202.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.95, 851.85 and 202.69 is: 304.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.95 : 851.85 = 202.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.95/851.85 = 202.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.95x = 851.85 × 202.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.95x = 172,659.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,659.35/567.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.00

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