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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.40, 317.12 and 74.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.40, 317.12 and 74.40 is: 111.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.40 : 317.12 = 74.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.40/317.12 = 74.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.40x = 317.12 × 74.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.40x = 23,593.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,593.73/211.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.61

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