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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.71, 856.78 and 206.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.71, 856.78 and 206.16 is: 308.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.71 : 856.78 = 206.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.71/856.78 = 206.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.71x = 856.78 × 206.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.71x = 176,633.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,633.76/571.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.96

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