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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.63, 317.45 and 74.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.63, 317.45 and 74.65 is: 111.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.63 : 317.45 = 74.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.63/317.45 = 74.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.63x = 317.45 × 74.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.63x = 23,697.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,697.64/211.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.98

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