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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.35, 855.53 and 137.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.35, 855.53 and 137.51 is: 206.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.35 : 855.53 = 137.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.35/855.53 = 137.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.35x = 855.53 × 137.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.35x = 117,641.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,641.76/570.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.26

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