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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.10, 856.80 and 205.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.10, 856.80 and 205.92 is: 308.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.10 : 856.80 = 205.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.10/856.80 = 205.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.10x = 856.80 × 205.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.10x = 176,432.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,432.26/571.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.93

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