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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.86, 317.60 and 74.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.86, 317.60 and 74.88 is: 112.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.86 : 317.60 = 74.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.86/317.60 = 74.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.86x = 317.60 × 74.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.86x = 23,781.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,781.89/211.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.25

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