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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.92, 317.84 and 74.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.92, 317.84 and 74.96 is: 112.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.92 : 317.84 = 74.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.92/317.84 = 74.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.92x = 317.84 × 74.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.92x = 23,825.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,825.29/211.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.43

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