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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.09, 314.91 and 101.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.09, 314.91 and 101.73 is: 152.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.09 : 314.91 = 101.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.09/314.91 = 101.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.09x = 314.91 × 101.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.09x = 32,035.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,035.79/210.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.49

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