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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.96, 851.77 and 197.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.96, 851.77 and 197.75 is: 296.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.96 : 851.77 = 197.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.96/851.77 = 197.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.96x = 851.77 × 197.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.96x = 168,438.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,438.05/567.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.57

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