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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.11, 314.82 and 73.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.11, 314.82 and 73.08 is: 109.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.11 : 314.82 = 73.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.11/314.82 = 73.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.11x = 314.82 × 73.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.11x = 23,006.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,006.68/210.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.50

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