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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.38, 856.89 and 206.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.38, 856.89 and 206.22 is: 309.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.38 : 856.89 = 206.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.38/856.89 = 206.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.38x = 856.89 × 206.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.38x = 176,707.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,707.86/571.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.27

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