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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210, 314.77 and 72.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210, 314.77 and 72.96 is: 109.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210 : 314.77 = 72.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210/314.77 = 72.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210x = 314.77 × 72.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210x = 22,965.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,965.62/210
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.36

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