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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.09, 851.95 and 183.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.09, 851.95 and 183.25 is: 274.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.09 : 851.95 = 183.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.09/851.95 = 183.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.09x = 851.95 × 183.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.09x = 156,119.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,119.84/568.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.82

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