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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.14, 851.89 and 197.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.14, 851.89 and 197.78 is: 296.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.14 : 851.89 = 197.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.14/851.89 = 197.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.14x = 851.89 × 197.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.14x = 168,484.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,484.67/568.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.55

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