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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.94, 316.40 and 74.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.94, 316.40 and 74.05 is: 111.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.94 : 316.40 = 74.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.94/316.40 = 74.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.94x = 316.40 × 74.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.94x = 23,428.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,428.26/210.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.07

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