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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568, 852 and 183.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568, 852 and 183.28 is: 274.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568 : 852 = 183.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568/852 = 183.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568x = 852 × 183.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568x = 156,154.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,154.56/568
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.92

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