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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.26, 856.89 and 205.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.26, 856.89 and 205.96 is: 308.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.26 : 856.89 = 205.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.26/856.89 = 205.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.26x = 856.89 × 205.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.26x = 176,484.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,484.03/571.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.94

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