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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.19, 852.29 and 183.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.19, 852.29 and 183.44 is: 275.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.19 : 852.29 = 183.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.19/852.29 = 183.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.19x = 852.29 × 183.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.19x = 156,344.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,344.08/568.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.16

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