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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.58, 317.28 and 74.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.58, 317.28 and 74.64 is: 111.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.58 : 317.28 = 74.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.58/317.28 = 74.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.58x = 317.28 × 74.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.58x = 23,681.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,681.78/211.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.93

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