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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.13, 315.18 and 73.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.13, 315.18 and 73.18 is: 109.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.13 : 315.18 = 73.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.13/315.18 = 73.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.13x = 315.18 × 73.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.13x = 23,064.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,064.87/210.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.76

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