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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.40, 857.09 and 138.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.40, 857.09 and 138.55 is: 207.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.40 : 857.09 = 138.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.40/857.09 = 138.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.40x = 857.09 × 138.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.40x = 118,752.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,752.31/571.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.83

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