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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.10, 316.69 and 74.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.10, 316.69 and 74.11 is: 111.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.10 : 316.69 = 74.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.10/316.69 = 74.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.10x = 316.69 × 74.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.10x = 23,469.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,469.53/211.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.18

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