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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.86, 853.37 and 183.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.86, 853.37 and 183.98 is: 276.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.86 : 853.37 = 183.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.86/853.37 = 183.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.86x = 853.37 × 183.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.86x = 157,003.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,003.01/568.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.00

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