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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.37, 857.18 and 206.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.37, 857.18 and 206.16 is: 309.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.37 : 857.18 = 206.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.37/857.18 = 206.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.37x = 857.18 × 206.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.37x = 176,713.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,713.53/571.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.28

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