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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.18, 315.28 and 56.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.18, 315.28 and 56.11 is: 84.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.18 : 315.28 = 56.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.18/315.28 = 56.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.18x = 315.28 × 56.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.18x = 17,689.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,689.43/210.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.16

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