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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.50, 856.62 and 206.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.50, 856.62 and 206.19 is: 309.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.50 : 856.62 = 206.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.50/856.62 = 206.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.50x = 856.62 × 206.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.50x = 176,626.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,626.48/571.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.06

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