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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.40, 315.60 and 73.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.40, 315.60 and 73.46 is: 110.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.40 : 315.60 = 73.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.40/315.60 = 73.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.40x = 315.60 × 73.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.40x = 23,183.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,183.98/210.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.19

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