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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.59, 317.18 and 74.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.59, 317.18 and 74.57 is: 111.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.59 : 317.18 = 74.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.59/317.18 = 74.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.59x = 317.18 × 74.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.59x = 23,650.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,650.71/211.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.78

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