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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.79, 317.68 and 57.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.79, 317.68 and 57.71 is: 86.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.79 : 317.68 = 57.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.79/317.68 = 57.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.79x = 317.68 × 57.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.79x = 18,334.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,334.37/211.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.57

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