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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.73, 317.61 and 74.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.73, 317.61 and 74.75 is: 112.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.73 : 317.61 = 74.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.73/317.61 = 74.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.73x = 317.61 × 74.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.73x = 23,739.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,739.76/211.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.13

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