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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.81, 317.72 and 74.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.81, 317.72 and 74.85 is: 112.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.81 : 317.72 = 74.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.81/317.72 = 74.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.81x = 317.72 × 74.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.81x = 23,781.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,781.34/211.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.28

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