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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.46, 317.15 and 74.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.46, 317.15 and 74.54 is: 111.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.46 : 317.15 = 74.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.46/317.15 = 74.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.46x = 317.15 × 74.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.46x = 23,640.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,640.36/211.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.80

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