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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.95, 319.35 and 74.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.95, 319.35 and 74.09 is: 111.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.95 : 319.35 = 74.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.95/319.35 = 74.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.95x = 319.35 × 74.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.95x = 23,660.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,660.64/212.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.11

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