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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.05, 851.67 and 202.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.05, 851.67 and 202.74 is: 303.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.05 : 851.67 = 202.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.05/851.67 = 202.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.05x = 851.67 × 202.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.05x = 172,667.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,667.58/568.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.97

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