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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.59, 317.43 and 74.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.59, 317.43 and 74.69 is: 112.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.59 : 317.43 = 74.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.59/317.43 = 74.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.59x = 317.43 × 74.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.59x = 23,707.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,707.26/211.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.04

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