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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.74, 316.12 and 56.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.74, 316.12 and 56.67 is: 85.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.74 : 316.12 = 56.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.74/316.12 = 56.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.74x = 316.12 × 56.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.74x = 17,914.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,914.52/210.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.01

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