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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.21, 857.01 and 206.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.21, 857.01 and 206.03 is: 309.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.21 : 857.01 = 206.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.21/857.01 = 206.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.21x = 857.01 × 206.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.21x = 176,569.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,569.77/571.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.12

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