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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.60, 853.80 and 203.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.60, 853.80 and 203.90 is: 305.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.60 : 853.80 = 203.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.60/853.80 = 203.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.60x = 853.80 × 203.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.60x = 174,089.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,089.82/569.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.64

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