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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.67, 317.37 and 74.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.67, 317.37 and 74.69 is: 111.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.67 : 317.37 = 74.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.67/317.37 = 74.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.67x = 317.37 × 74.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.67x = 23,702.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,702.78/211.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.98

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