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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.03, 316.58 and 74.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.03, 316.58 and 74.09 is: 111.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.03 : 316.58 = 74.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.03/316.58 = 74.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.03x = 316.58 × 74.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.03x = 23,455.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,455.41/211.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.15

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