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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.18, 852.25 and 202.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.18, 852.25 and 202.76 is: 304.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.18 : 852.25 = 202.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.18/852.25 = 202.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.18x = 852.25 × 202.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.18x = 172,801.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,801.20/568.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.13

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