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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.14 : 856.58 = 200.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.14/856.58 = 200.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.14x = 856.58 × 200.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.14x = 172,155.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,155.45/571.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.42

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