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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.03, 316.52 and 56.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.03, 316.52 and 56.97 is: 85.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.03 : 316.52 = 56.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.03/316.52 = 56.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.03x = 316.52 × 56.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.03x = 18,031.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,031.91/211.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.45

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