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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.08, 315.14 and 73.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.08, 315.14 and 73.17 is: 109.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.08 : 315.14 = 73.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.08/315.14 = 73.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.08x = 315.14 × 73.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.08x = 23,058.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,058.84/210.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.76

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