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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568, 852.14 and 183.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568, 852.14 and 183.25 is: 274.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568 : 852.14 = 183.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568/852.14 = 183.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568x = 852.14 × 183.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568x = 156,154.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,154.66/568
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.92

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