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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.31, 316.91 and 57.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.31, 316.91 and 57.25 is: 85.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.31 : 316.91 = 57.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.31/316.91 = 57.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.31x = 316.91 × 57.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.31x = 18,141.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,141.51/211.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.85

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