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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.47, 315.75 and 73.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.47, 315.75 and 73.55 is: 110.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.47 : 315.75 = 73.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.47/315.75 = 73.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.47x = 315.75 × 73.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.47x = 23,223.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,223.41/210.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.34

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