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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.32, 315.45 and 56.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.32, 315.45 and 56.25 is: 84.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.32 : 315.45 = 56.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.32/315.45 = 56.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.32x = 315.45 × 56.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.32x = 17,743.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,743.78/210.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.37

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