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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.01, 316.50 and 56.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.01, 316.50 and 56.93 is: 85.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.01 : 316.50 = 56.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.01/316.50 = 56.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.01x = 316.50 × 56.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.01x = 18,018.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,018.35/211.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.39

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