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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.78, 316.18 and 56.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.78, 316.18 and 56.71 is: 85.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.78 : 316.18 = 56.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.78/316.18 = 56.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.78x = 316.18 × 56.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.78x = 17,930.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,930.57/210.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.07

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