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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.03, 315.08 and 73.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.03, 315.08 and 73.09 is: 109.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.03 : 315.08 = 73.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.03/315.08 = 73.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.03x = 315.08 × 73.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.03x = 23,029.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,029.20/210.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.65

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