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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.11, 856.66 and 205.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.11, 856.66 and 205.69 is: 308.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.11 : 856.66 = 205.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.11/856.66 = 205.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.11x = 856.66 × 205.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.11x = 176,206.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,206.40/571.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.53

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