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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.06, 853.16 and 203.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.06, 853.16 and 203.74 is: 305.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.06 : 853.16 = 203.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.06/853.16 = 203.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.06x = 853.16 × 203.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.06x = 173,822.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,822.82/569.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.46

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