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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.02, 315.17 and 86.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.02, 315.17 and 86.73 is: 130.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.02 : 315.17 = 86.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.02/315.17 = 86.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.02x = 315.17 × 86.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.02x = 27,334.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,334.69/210.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.15

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