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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.13, 852.35 and 183.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.13, 852.35 and 183.38 is: 275.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.13 : 852.35 = 183.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.13/852.35 = 183.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.13x = 852.35 × 183.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.13x = 156,298.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,298.76/568.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.11

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