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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.48, 315.51 and 73.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.48, 315.51 and 73.50 is: 110.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.48 : 315.51 = 73.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.48/315.51 = 73.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.48x = 315.51 × 73.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.48x = 23,189.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,189.99/210.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.18

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