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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.29, 316.73 and 74.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.29, 316.73 and 74.24 is: 111.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.29 : 316.73 = 74.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.29/316.73 = 74.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.29x = 316.73 × 74.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.29x = 23,514.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,514.04/211.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.29

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