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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.57, 315.82 and 56.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.57, 315.82 and 56.50 is: 84.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.57 : 315.82 = 56.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.57/315.82 = 56.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.57x = 315.82 × 56.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.57x = 17,843.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,843.83/210.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.74

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