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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.40, 317.11 and 74.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.40, 317.11 and 74.45 is: 111.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.40 : 317.11 = 74.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.40/317.11 = 74.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.40x = 317.11 × 74.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.40x = 23,608.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,608.84/211.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.68

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