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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.46, 315.49 and 73.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.46, 315.49 and 73.47 is: 110.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.46 : 315.49 = 73.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.46/315.49 = 73.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.46x = 315.49 × 73.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.46x = 23,179.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,179.84/210.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.14

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