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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.03, 316.55 and 74.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.03, 316.55 and 74.08 is: 111.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.03 : 316.55 = 74.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.03/316.55 = 74.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.03x = 316.55 × 74.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.03x = 23,450.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,450.02/211.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.12

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