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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.08, 316.52 and 74.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.08, 316.52 and 74.08 is: 111.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.08 : 316.52 = 74.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.08/316.52 = 74.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.08x = 316.52 × 74.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.08x = 23,447.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,447.80/211.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.08

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