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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.66, 317.45 and 74.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.66, 317.45 and 74.77 is: 112.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.66 : 317.45 = 74.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.66/317.45 = 74.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.66x = 317.45 × 74.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.66x = 23,735.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,735.13/211.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.14

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