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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.89, 317.91 and 74.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.89, 317.91 and 74.91 is: 112.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.89 : 317.91 = 74.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.89/317.91 = 74.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.89x = 317.91 × 74.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.89x = 23,813.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,813.07/211.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.38

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