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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.29, 315.35 and 73.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.29, 315.35 and 73.32 is: 109.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.29 : 315.35 = 73.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.29/315.35 = 73.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.29x = 315.35 × 73.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.29x = 23,121.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,121.10/210.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.95

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