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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.35, 317.01 and 57.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.35, 317.01 and 57.27 is: 85.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.35 : 317.01 = 57.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.35/317.01 = 57.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.35x = 317.01 × 57.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.35x = 18,155.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,155.16/211.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.90

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