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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.17, 319.75 and 59.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.17, 319.75 and 59.11 is: 88.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.17 : 319.75 = 59.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.17/319.75 = 59.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.17x = 319.75 × 59.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.17x = 18,900.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,900.42/213.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.66

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