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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.34, 315.51 and 73.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.34, 315.51 and 73.39 is: 110.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.34 : 315.51 = 73.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.34/315.51 = 73.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.34x = 315.51 × 73.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.34x = 23,155.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,155.22/210.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.09

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