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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.89, 317.77 and 74.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.89, 317.77 and 74.94 is: 112.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.89 : 317.77 = 74.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.89/317.77 = 74.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.89x = 317.77 × 74.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.89x = 23,812.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,812.30/211.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.38

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