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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.82, 316.26 and 56.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.82, 316.26 and 56.74 is: 85.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.82 : 316.26 = 56.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.82/316.26 = 56.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.82x = 316.26 × 56.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.82x = 17,944.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,944.59/210.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.12

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