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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.42, 315.62 and 73.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.42, 315.62 and 73.46 is: 110.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.42 : 315.62 = 73.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.42/315.62 = 73.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.42x = 315.62 × 73.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.42x = 23,186.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,186.14/210.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.19

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