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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.03, 852.08 and 197.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.03, 852.08 and 197.83 is: 296.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.03 : 852.08 = 197.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.03/852.08 = 197.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.03x = 852.08 × 197.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.03x = 168,566.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,566.99/568.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.76

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