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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.02, 851.87 and 197.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.02, 851.87 and 197.85 is: 296.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.02 : 851.87 = 197.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.02/851.87 = 197.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.02x = 851.87 × 197.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.02x = 168,542.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,542.48/568.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.72

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