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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.92, 853.54 and 203.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.92, 853.54 and 203.75 is: 305.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.92 : 853.54 = 203.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.92/853.54 = 203.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.92x = 853.54 × 203.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.92x = 173,908.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,908.78/568.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.68

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