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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.88, 316.29 and 56.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.88, 316.29 and 56.82 is: 85.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.88 : 316.29 = 56.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.88/316.29 = 56.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.88x = 316.29 × 56.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.88x = 17,971.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,971.22/210.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.22

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