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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.17, 856.75 and 138.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.17, 856.75 and 138.33 is: 207.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.17 : 856.75 = 138.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.17/856.75 = 138.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.17x = 856.75 × 138.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.17x = 118,510.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,510.29/571.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.49

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