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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.04, 316.43 and 74.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.04, 316.43 and 74.04 is: 111.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.04 : 316.43 = 74.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.04/316.43 = 74.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.04x = 316.43 × 74.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.04x = 23,428.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,428.11/211.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.02

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