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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.89, 317.88 and 74.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.89, 317.88 and 74.95 is: 112.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.89 : 317.88 = 74.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.89/317.88 = 74.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.89x = 317.88 × 74.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.89x = 23,825.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,825.11/211.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.44

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