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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.77, 317.69 and 74.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.77, 317.69 and 74.84 is: 112.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.77 : 317.69 = 74.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.77/317.69 = 74.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.77x = 317.69 × 74.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.77x = 23,775.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,775.92/211.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.27

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