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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.42, 315.54 and 73.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.42, 315.54 and 73.41 is: 110.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.42 : 315.54 = 73.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.42/315.54 = 73.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.42x = 315.54 × 73.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.42x = 23,163.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,163.79/210.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.08

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