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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211, 316.44 and 74.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211, 316.44 and 74.09 is: 111.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211 : 316.44 = 74.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211/316.44 = 74.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211x = 316.44 × 74.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211x = 23,445.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,445.04/211
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.11

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