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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.46, 316.99 and 74.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.46, 316.99 and 74.47 is: 111.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.46 : 316.99 = 74.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.46/316.99 = 74.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.46x = 316.99 × 74.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.46x = 23,606.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,606.25/211.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.63

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