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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.10, 855.15 and 137.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.10, 855.15 and 137.25 is: 205.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.10 : 855.15 = 137.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.10/855.15 = 137.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.10x = 855.15 × 137.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.10x = 117,372.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,372.03/570.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.88

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