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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.43, 317.12 and 74.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.43, 317.12 and 74.45 is: 111.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.43 : 317.12 = 74.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.43/317.12 = 74.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.43x = 317.12 × 74.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.43x = 23,610.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,610.56/211.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.67

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