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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.08, 855 and 204.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.08, 855 and 204.86 is: 307.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.08 : 855 = 204.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.08/855 = 204.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.08x = 855 × 204.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.08x = 175,155.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,155.30/570.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.25

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