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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.37, 856.88 and 206.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.37, 856.88 and 206.11 is: 309.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.37 : 856.88 = 206.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.37/856.88 = 206.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.37x = 856.88 × 206.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.37x = 176,612.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,612.35/571.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.10

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