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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.86, 317.94 and 74.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.86, 317.94 and 74.91 is: 112.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.86 : 317.94 = 74.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.86/317.94 = 74.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.86x = 317.94 × 74.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.86x = 23,816.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,816.89/211.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.42

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