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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.74, 317.60 and 74.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.74, 317.60 and 74.78 is: 112.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.74 : 317.60 = 74.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.74/317.60 = 74.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.74x = 317.60 × 74.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.74x = 23,751.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,751.19/211.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.17

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