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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.02, 856.56 and 200.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.02, 856.56 and 200.84 is: 301.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.02 : 856.56 = 200.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.02/856.56 = 200.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.02x = 856.56 × 200.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.02x = 172,027.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,027.23/571.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.26

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