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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.95, 853.73 and 203.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.95, 853.73 and 203.95 is: 306.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.95 : 853.73 = 203.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.95/853.73 = 203.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.95x = 853.73 × 203.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.95x = 174,118.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,118.23/568.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.03

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