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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.39, 315.65 and 73.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.39, 315.65 and 73.45 is: 110.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.39 : 315.65 = 73.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.39/315.65 = 73.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.39x = 315.65 × 73.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.39x = 23,183.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,183.34/210.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.19

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