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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.64, 317.28 and 74.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.64, 317.28 and 74.60 is: 111.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.64 : 317.28 = 74.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.64/317.28 = 74.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.64x = 317.28 × 74.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.64x = 23,669.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,669.09/211.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.84

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