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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.75, 317.64 and 57.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.75, 317.64 and 57.67 is: 86.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.75 : 317.64 = 57.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.75/317.64 = 57.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.75x = 317.64 × 57.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.75x = 18,317.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,317.72/211.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.51

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