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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.26, 852.12 and 183.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.26, 852.12 and 183.42 is: 275.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.26 : 852.12 = 183.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.26/852.12 = 183.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.26x = 852.12 × 183.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.26x = 156,295.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,295.85/568.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.04

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