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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.60, 855.90 and 137.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.60, 855.90 and 137.76 is: 206.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.60 : 855.90 = 137.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.60/855.90 = 137.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.60x = 855.90 × 137.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.60x = 117,903.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,903.82/570.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.63

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