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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.21, 856.87 and 205.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.21, 856.87 and 205.92 is: 308.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.21 : 856.87 = 205.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.21/856.87 = 205.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.21x = 856.87 × 205.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.21x = 176,446.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,446.16/571.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.90

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