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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.33, 315.53 and 73.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.33, 315.53 and 73.38 is: 110.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.33 : 315.53 = 73.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.33/315.53 = 73.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.33x = 315.53 × 73.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.33x = 23,153.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,153.59/210.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.08

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