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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.04, 856.55 and 138.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.04, 856.55 and 138.20 is: 207.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.04 : 856.55 = 138.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.04/856.55 = 138.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.04x = 856.55 × 138.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.04x = 118,370.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,370.24/571.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.29

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