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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.91, 316.33 and 56.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.91, 316.33 and 56.85 is: 85.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.91 : 316.33 = 56.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.91/316.33 = 56.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.91x = 316.33 × 56.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.91x = 17,981.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,981.78/210.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.26

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