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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.79, 317.77 and 74.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.79, 317.77 and 74.86 is: 112.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.79 : 317.77 = 74.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.79/317.77 = 74.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.79x = 317.77 × 74.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.79x = 23,787.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,787.28/211.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.31

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