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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.08, 852.20 and 197.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.08, 852.20 and 197.94 is: 296.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.08 : 852.20 = 197.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.08/852.20 = 197.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.08x = 852.20 × 197.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.08x = 168,683.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,683.48/568.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.94

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