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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.13, 316.72 and 57.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.13, 316.72 and 57.07 is: 85.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.13 : 316.72 = 57.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.13/316.72 = 57.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.13x = 316.72 × 57.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.13x = 18,075.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,075.21/211.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.61

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