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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.24, 316.86 and 74.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.24, 316.86 and 74.25 is: 111.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.24 : 316.86 = 74.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.24/316.86 = 74.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.24x = 316.86 × 74.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.24x = 23,528.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,528.50/211.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.38

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