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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.32, 857.12 and 206.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.32, 857.12 and 206.15 is: 309.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.32 : 857.12 = 206.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.32/857.12 = 206.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.32x = 857.12 × 206.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.32x = 176,689.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,689.97/571.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.27

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