Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.14, 856.58 and 200.98
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 571.14, 856.58 and 200.98 is: 301.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
571.14 : 856.58 = 200.98 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
571.14/856.58 = 200.98/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
571.14x = 856.58 × 200.98 - Step 4: Simplify right side
571.14x = 172,155.45 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,155.45/571.14 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 301.42
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