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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.81, 316.22 and 56.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.81, 316.22 and 56.75 is: 85.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.81 : 316.22 = 56.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.81/316.22 = 56.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.81x = 316.22 × 56.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.81x = 17,943.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,943.62/210.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.12

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