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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211, 316.50 and 74.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211, 316.50 and 74.02 is: 111.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211 : 316.50 = 74.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211/316.50 = 74.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211x = 316.50 × 74.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211x = 23,427.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,427.33/211
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.03

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