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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.56, 854.16 and 204.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.56, 854.16 and 204.25 is: 306.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.56 : 854.16 = 204.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.56/854.16 = 204.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.56x = 854.16 × 204.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.56x = 174,462.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,462.18/569.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.31

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