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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.97, 316.48 and 74.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.97, 316.48 and 74.06 is: 111.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.97 : 316.48 = 74.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.97/316.48 = 74.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.97x = 316.48 × 74.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.97x = 23,436.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,436.93/210.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.09

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