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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.16, 858.23 and 206.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.16, 858.23 and 206.96 is: 310.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.16 : 858.23 = 206.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.16/858.23 = 206.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.16x = 858.23 × 206.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.16x = 177,614.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,614.73/572.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.43

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