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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.25, 856.69 and 205.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.25, 856.69 and 205.96 is: 308.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.25 : 856.69 = 205.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.25/856.69 = 205.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.25x = 856.69 × 205.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.25x = 176,443.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,443.98/571.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.87

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