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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.97, 851.97 and 202.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.97, 851.97 and 202.69 is: 304.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.97 : 851.97 = 202.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.97/851.97 = 202.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.97x = 851.97 × 202.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.97x = 172,685.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,685.80/567.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.04

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