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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.05, 314.87 and 73.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.05, 314.87 and 73.05 is: 109.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.05 : 314.87 = 73.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.05/314.87 = 73.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.05x = 314.87 × 73.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.05x = 23,000.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,000.89/210.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.50

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