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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.05, 316.61 and 74.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.05, 316.61 and 74.06 is: 111.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.05 : 316.61 = 74.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.05/316.61 = 74.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.05x = 316.61 × 74.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.05x = 23,448.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,448.14/211.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.10

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