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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.76, 317.56 and 74.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.76, 317.56 and 74.77 is: 112.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.76 : 317.56 = 74.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.76/317.56 = 74.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.76x = 317.56 × 74.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.76x = 23,742.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,742.37/211.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.12

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