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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.45, 317.19 and 57.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.45, 317.19 and 57.37 is: 86.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.45 : 317.19 = 57.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.45/317.19 = 57.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.45x = 317.19 × 57.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.45x = 18,195.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,195.60/211.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.05

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