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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.25, 317.01 and 74.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.25, 317.01 and 74.29 is: 111.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.25 : 317.01 = 74.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.25/317.01 = 74.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.25x = 317.01 × 74.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.25x = 23,550.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,550.67/211.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.49

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