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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.61, 857.20 and 206.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.61, 857.20 and 206.30 is: 309.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.61 : 857.20 = 206.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.61/857.20 = 206.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.61x = 857.20 × 206.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.61x = 176,840.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,840.36/571.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.37

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