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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.57, 317.50 and 74.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.57, 317.50 and 74.62 is: 111.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.57 : 317.50 = 74.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.57/317.50 = 74.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.57x = 317.50 × 74.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.57x = 23,691.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,691.85/211.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.98

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