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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.85, 317.80 and 74.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.85, 317.80 and 74.93 is: 112.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.85 : 317.80 = 74.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.85/317.80 = 74.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.85x = 317.80 × 74.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.85x = 23,812.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,812.38/211.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.40

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