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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.21, 315.12 and 73.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.21, 315.12 and 73.22 is: 109.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.21 : 315.12 = 73.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.21/315.12 = 73.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.21x = 315.12 × 73.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.21x = 23,073.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,073.51/210.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.76

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