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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.97, 851.96 and 183.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.97, 851.96 and 183.22 is: 274.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.97 : 851.96 = 183.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.97/851.96 = 183.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.97x = 851.96 × 183.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.97x = 156,096.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,096.11/567.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.83

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