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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.50, 852.89 and 183.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.50, 852.89 and 183.75 is: 275.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.50 : 852.89 = 183.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.50/852.89 = 183.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.50x = 852.89 × 183.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.50x = 156,717.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,717.62/568.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.67

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