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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.75, 316.14 and 56.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.75, 316.14 and 56.68 is: 85.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.75 : 316.14 = 56.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.75/316.14 = 56.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.75x = 316.14 × 56.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.75x = 17,918.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,918.82/210.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.02

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