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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.38, 856.88 and 206.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.38, 856.88 and 206.10 is: 309.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.38 : 856.88 = 206.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.38/856.88 = 206.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.38x = 856.88 × 206.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.38x = 176,602.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,602.97/571.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.08

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