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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.23, 315.41 and 73.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.23, 315.41 and 73.37 is: 110.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.23 : 315.41 = 73.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.23/315.41 = 73.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.23x = 315.41 × 73.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.23x = 23,139.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,139.69/210.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.07

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